Stop Boiling Potatoes in Water—Try This Better Method!


 

Why Boiling Potatoes in Water is a Mistake (And What to Do Instead)

If you’ve been boiling potatoes in plain water, you’re missing out on massive flavor, better texture, and nutrient retention! The traditional method leaches out flavor and nutrients, leaving you with bland, waterlogged spuds.

Here’s why you should stop—and the smarter, tastier ways to cook potatoes that chefs and food scientists swear by.


3 Big Problems with Boiling Potatoes in Water

1. Flavor Loss