If you’ve ever grated a pound of potatoes—say, for latkes—and soaked them in water until you’re ready to fry, you may have noticed some white, powdery stuff sinking to the bottom of the bowl. That, my ...

Potato starch is the extracted starch from potatoes. The starch turns to a light, powdery, flour-like consistency once it has dried out, and it is a common ingredient that features in several recipes.

Potatoes, a beloved staple, often get sidelined due to their starch content. But simple hacks like rinsing, soaking, blanching, and drying can effectively reduce starch, leading to crispier fries, ...