How to Cook Batata

To boil batata (batata hervida, batata sancochada)

1. Peel

1. Peel the batata, and discard the skin. Rinse them, and chop into smaller pieces, about 2 inches [5 centimeters] each.

2. Boil

1. Place the pieces in a medium pot, and pour in enough water to cover the batata pieces. Add the salt.Boil over medium heat until the pieces are cooked through (fork tender). Remove from the water and serve.

To roast (bake batata)

1. Wrap batatas

1. Wash the unpeeled whole batatas. Wrap each separately in tightly wrapped aluminum foil.

2. Roast

1. Cook in the preheated oven at 300 ºF [150 ºC] for 40 minutes, or until it's cooked through. To test it, remove one from the oven, unwrap, and poke to the center with a skewer or toothpick).

3. Serve

1. Serve unpeeled (you can scoop it out of the peel with a spoon). The peel is not supposed to be eaten.