It has to do with hypertonicity between cells. The concentration of water in salt water is lower than the concentration of water inside the potato. So water will move out of the potato and in to the salt water to create equilibrium, causing the potato to shrink.
That the potatoes do get soggy the longer it sat in salt water
Add the salt to the water before you add the potatoes. If you are boiling potatoes with the intention of mashing them, don't add salt at all.
If you water your potatoes with salt water they will die. Don't water anything with salt water. Plants require fresh water.
Old potatoes can be rehydrated by mainataining in water 24 hours. Salt water increase the content of sodium in potatoes but it is not important.
This rinses some of the starch out of the potatoes, which allows them to be lighter and crisper -- less soggy.
Old potatoes can be rehydrated by mainataining in water 24 hours. Salt water increase the content of sodium in potatoes but it is not important.
Old potatoes can be rehydrated by mainataining in water 24 hours.
To make salt potatoes, boil small potatoes in heavily salted water until tender. Drain and serve with melted butter.
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You can learn how to cook salt potatoes by following a recipe that includes boiling small potatoes in heavily salted water until they are tender.
No, just make sure they are totally under water and under refrigeration
To make salt potatoes in the Instant Pot, add small potatoes, water, and salt to the pot. Cook on high pressure for about 5 minutes, then do a quick release. Drain the potatoes and serve with melted butter.