rotato

Rotato is a term that refers to the process of cooking potatoes in their own skin. It involves baking or boiling potatoes with their skin intact, resulting in a tender and flavorful vegetable that retains its nutrients. The term "rotato" has become a popular term for this method of cooking potatoes in recent years, although it is not a widely recognized or scientific term in the culinary world.

Practitioners of rotato argue that cooking potatoes in their skin helps to retain the nutrients and flavor of the potato, as the skin acts as a barrier to prevent the potato from losing its moisture and nutrients. Additionally, the skin helps to add a papery texture and a slightly sweet flavor to the cooked potato.

To prepare potatoes for rotato, they are typically scrubbed clean and any eyes or blemishes are removed. The potatoes are then baked in the oven at a high temperature, usually around 450 degrees Fahrenheit, for anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. Alternatively, potatoes can be boiled on the stovetop until they are tender.

Rotato is a relatively simple and healthy method of cooking potatoes that can be enjoyed on its own as a side dish or as a topping for salads or other meals. While it may not be a traditional method of cooking potatoes, it has become a popular approach to culinary cooks who value the nutritional benefits and flavor profile provided by cooking potatoes in their skin.