Boiled Potatoes

Introduction

Boiled potatoes only need one ingredient, but the method matters: you start them in cold water, simmer them gently, then dry them briefly over very low heat or in the oven after draining. You get potatoes that are evenly cooked and not waterlogged, which makes them useful as a simple side dish or a base for other meals later in the week.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 4

Ingredients

• Potatoes

Instructions

1. Wash the potatoes.
2. Fill a saucepan half full of potatoes of equal size-larger potatoes can be halved or otherwise cut up.
3. Add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch.
4. Bring the pot to a boil, then let simmer slowly until they are soft enough to be gently pierced by a fork.
5. Drain away the water, uncover the saucepan, and place them over very low heat or in the oven to let the excess moisture evaporate.