KOMPAS.com – Boiled potatoes are a basic ingredient that is often used in various dishes, from mashed potatoes to potato salad.
Even though it looks simple, the right way to boil potatoes can determine the final result, both in terms of texture and taste.
If you boil them for too long, the potatoes can fall apart and lose their soft texture. However, if undercooked, the potatoes will feel hard and uncomfortable on the tongue.
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Therefore, knowing the tricks for boiling potatoes properly is important for anyone who often cooks.
This article will discuss practical tips for boiling potatoes so they cook quickly, are soft and don’t fall apart easily.
With simple steps, you can get the perfect boiled potatoes for various favorite recipes, as reported on the page The Kitchen.
1. Choose the Right Type of Potato
Use waxy or all-purpose potatoes, such as red potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes. This type is more resistant to the boiling process so the texture remains intact and soft.
2. Cut to Uniform Size
If using large potatoes, cut them into uniform sizes. This ensures the potatoes cook evenly. Small potatoes can be boiled whole to preserve their texture and taste.
3. Start with Cold Water
Place the potatoes in a pan of cold water. Starting to boil the potatoes from cold water helps the potatoes cook evenly from the outside to the inside.
Illustration of fine mashed potatoes.4. Add salt to the boiled water
Add a teaspoon of salt to the cooking water. This not only provides flavor, but also helps speed up the boiling process.
5. Keep the Fire Medium
Once the water is boiling, lower the heat to medium and let the potatoes simmer gently. Boil without covering the pan so that the potatoes don’t fall apart quickly.
6. Test for Doneness with a Fork
After 10–20 minutes, check the potatoes for doneness with a fork. If the fork can penetrate the potato easily, it is cooked and ready to be removed.
7. Drain Quickly
Once cooked, drain the potatoes using a colander. For cold potatoes, rinse them in cold water or soak them in ice water so they cool quickly and don’t continue the cooking process.
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