How to Boil Russet Potatoes (Recipe)
Russet potatoes must be peeled, chopped and placed in a pot of water and set on the stove. Add salt, cover the pot and bring to boil. Once the water achieves a rolling boil, uncover the lid, take the pot off the stove and remove the potatoes from the hot water. To make your dish more attractive and flavorful, serve your potatoes with butter and garnish them with parsley!
Equipment
- Potato peeler
- Knife
- Pot with lid
- Stove
- fork
- plate
Ingredients
- Russet potatoes
- Water
- Salt
- Butter
- Parsley
Instructions
- Peel the Russet Potatoes
- Chop the Potatoes into Cubes
- Fill a Pot with Water and Place the Potatoes Inside
- Place the Pot on the Stove and Allow the Water to Boil
- Add Salt and Place the Lid
- Turn Down the Heat and Simmer for 20 Minutes
- Take the Pot off the Stove and Drain the Water
- Transfer the Potatoes to a Plate and Garnish
Notes
Useful Tips
- Add salt to the water according to taste. On average, you can use a teaspoonful of salt for every pound of potatoes.
- Slice potatoes into bite-sized cubes to make them easier to eat.
- Submerge the potatoes in cold water and bring the water to a boil for even cooking.