You could but you wouldn’t have much left. Potatoes are 60-80 percent starch (once you remove all the water). This is a one of those food myths that need to die.
It all depends upon what you are making. Different types of potatoes are better for certain recipes. We can better help you if you ask a m re specific question. Why do you want to remove the starch from the potatoes in the first place?
Can you provide a bit more details on what you will be making? In general, if you peel the potatoes, slice or cube them, and then wash the potatoes after they've been sliced, you will eliminate quite a bit of starch.
If starch is your concern, first start with the type of potato. Red potatoes (most often boiled or roasted) are lower in starch, while the russets and yukon gold (common potatoes for mashing) will be higher in starch. For these, I would recommend peeling, cutting and submerging in water for a few hours. Afterwards, rinse and boil in fresh water, extracting even more starch from the potatoes.
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This is a one of those food myths that need to die.
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If starch is your concern, first start with the type of potato. Red potatoes (most often boiled or roasted) are lower in starch, while the russets and yukon gold (common potatoes for mashing) will be higher in starch. For these, I would recommend peeling, cutting and submerging in water for a few hours. Afterwards, rinse and boil in fresh water, extracting even more starch from the potatoes.