Preventing brown spots on potatoes
Peeling potatoes is a chore, but unless you like a bit of skin in your mash, then you can’t ignore this crucial step. The problem with peeling potatoes is that they become brown and slightly soggy right after peeling them. This is called oxidation, and it doesn’t ruin the flavor one bit, but it makes the potatoes look thoroughly unappetizing.
If you love mashed potatoes, hash browns, and french fries (who doesn’t?), then you’ll want to try this simple hack. Next time you peel potatoes, toss them in a bowl of fresh water. This will preserve their fresh, white color until you’re ready to cook.