And it boils down to (literally) the temperature of the water you use to cook your potatoes.
However, this isnt the case.
Instead, its a one-way ticket to mealy, mushy spuds.No, thank you.
As the water slowly warms up, the hard potatoes can cook all the way through more evenly.
Generally speaking, there are three main categories of potatoes: starchy, waxy, and all-purpose.
The second bang out is waxy.
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Think: New potatoes, Red Bliss, pee wees, and fingerlings.
Theyre generally low in starch and high in moisture and have creamier flesh and waxy skin.
These can be roasted, pan-fried, stewed, mashed; you name it.
Basically, like most things in life, theres a time and,err, potato for everything.
Thus, giving them a thorough wash under cool, cleaning running water should be step number one.
So, its important to wash potatoes even if the skin will be removed.
Handling a hot, recently boiled potato is definitely not recommended.
Plus, removing the skin on an uncooked potato is much easier if you have the right equipment.
(A Y-peeler is a great tool for maneuvering the nooks and crannies on a potatos surface.)
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Is it better to boil potatoes whole or cut up?
What is the fastest way to boil potatoes?
Should You Salt the Water When Boiling Potatoes?
This is why its also important to salt the watersalty like the seawhen you make potatoes, too.
Unless youre okay with under-seasoned mashed potatoes…which is a crime in my book.
However, we wont stop you from adding a bit more to guarantee theyre as flavorful as can be.
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