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When you boil potatoes will your cooking time be reduced with vigorously boiling water instead of gently boiling water?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes, but not dramatically so. The movement of the water is convection, which improves cooking efficiency. The size of the tater is the biggest factor, so cutting them into smaller pieces can cut the boiling time in half using full boiling water versus whole potatoes in a gently boil.
Tip- Use a larger pot and cover it. The extra water makes for better potatoes, and the lid makes up for the reduced efficiency due to larger volume. Also a bit of oil or butter will help reduce foaming.
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