Microwave potatoes?

[kitty1950]

Has anyone tried to cook boiled potatoes (for making mash) in the microwave and if so was it successful and does it cut down on cooking time, or is it a total no no? :-) Thankyou.

[Gef]

It takes just as long in the microwave.

[kitty1950]

Thanks Gef, I have just tried it for myself and although it was a success,like you say, it wasn't any quicker.

[joko]

if you cut the tatties up really small it shouldn't take too long

[happy_face]

get baking potatoes and bake them and then scoop out the inside and mash with milk and butter. Much quicker than peeling, chopping and boiling

[happy_face]

forgot to say that you obviously bake them in the microwave otherwise it would take an eternity

[beejaybee]

I cook my vegetables in the microwave. I put the potatoes,& carrots, in the same bowl. It does take just as long, but I find it`s easier. James Martin the chef was saing on tv today that the potatoes taste better if they`re NOT cut up small for mashing. They absorb too much water the smaller they`re cut.