Boil Potatoes – This is How it Works

Potatoes are a delicious and popular side dish for all kinds of dishes. In this article, we will show you how to cook potatoes properly.

How to cook potatoes

Cooking potatoes is not difficult. This is the best way to proceed:

• First, wash the potatoes.
• Then add just enough cold water to the pot to completely cover the potatoes and no more.
• Leave the skin on the potatoes to cook. That way you don’t lose any nutrients.
• Add some salt to the water and let the potatoes cook with the lid closed.
• When the water starts to bubble, turn the heat down so the potatoes just cook.
• It takes about 20 minutes from now until the potatoes are ready.
• Tip: You can use a knife to test whether the potatoes are done by piercing the potato and waiting for it to slide down. If the potato has difficulty sliding off the blade, it’s not done.