Whether mashed or fried, potatoes will appear on many people’s holiday menus. The starchy side may be the most delicious dish on the table, but it is rarely the fastest to prepare. This year, you can use this technique to peel off tubers in a few seconds to simplify your potato preparation.

According to Country Living, you don't need a metal peeler to remove potato skins. This technique does not require fancy tools or ingredients; just cook the whole unpeeled potatoes as usual. After they are fully cooked, transfer them to a bowl of ice water. Let them cool in an ice bath for 5 to 10 seconds, and remove them when they are cool enough to be held.

The outside of the potatoes should feel wrinkled and loose. When peeling, wrap the potatoes in the opposite direction with your hands, and then slide the skins off. If the potatoes are still too hot to handle for a long time, wear gloves or a rag when peeling them. See how it is done in the video below.

In addition to being fast, this method is also very effective. When peeling raw potatoes, it is difficult to peel off every piece of skin. If you boil them first, you will be able to slide down the entire outside easily, and the remaining potatoes are very smooth and can be used to melt butter.

When hosting people around holidays or at any time of the year, simple kitchen tasks can pile up and make people feel overwhelmed. This is why you should choose the simplest route possible and save your guests time and effort. Next time you have fun, use these clever and simple kitchen tricks.