Microwave Potatoes In Jackets
For each person scrub 1-2 medium potatoes and pierce several times
Do not peel potatoes: cook in their jackets
Microwave on high for 4-5 minutes
Potato skin needs to be scored or spiked when in a micro wave oven to prevent exploding.
Cooking varies with different ovens prod with skewer to test for cooking.
To serve: cross score the top of the potato and open up / split open the potato
For medium or large potatoes, after microwaving for several minutes, they will feel firm. Then leave them to stand for 2-3 minutes longer. They will continue to cook from the retained heat / steam
Baked Potatoes
Medical Comment on this Recipe:
- The filling is critical to the nutrition value of the meal served. Make of it whatever you wish.
Fillings for the Potatoes:
- Gluten free baked beans, onion, and cheese
- Bacon, onion and cheese
- Cooked mince, onion and gluten free taco mix, mint or parsley
- Salmon OR tuna, onion and chives
- Prawns, garlic and cheese sauce
- Bought or home made pesto