Quick question-soft potatoes

Toonie

Hello,

I've just been going through my larder and found some potatoes right at the back-had no idea they were there and they are quite soft. Are they still ok to use? I was going to just put them on to boil for mash. They have sprouted a little, but not much.

Thanks in advance :cool:

tomterm8

Toonie wrote: »

Hello,

I've just been going through my larder and found some potatoes right at the back-had no idea they were there and they are quite soft. Are they still ok to use? I was going to just put them on to boil for mash. They have sprouted a little, but not much.

Thanks in advance :cool:

If they are green, or taste bitter when you cook them, they are definatly not OK to eat. Otherwise, remove the base of any sprouts and be zealous with your peeling, and they'll be fine for mash.

Toonie

Thanks, I have peeled them and there are no green bits, they are just soft, that's all. They are now cooking away on the hob.