How to Boil Potatoes (Whole or Cubed)
Learn how to boil potatoes with my foolproof method and top tips. The boiled potatoes are delicious and perfect for potato salad, mashed potatoes, and more!
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 3.9 lb potatoes Yukon, red, or Russet
- 1.5 Tbsp salt
- water enough to cover the potatoes in your pot
Instructions
Clean the potatoes
- Put the potatoes in a bowl or a colander and clean them with a vegetable brush and cold water. Scrub well to remove any dirt, then rinse again.
Boil whole potatoes
- After cleaning, there is no need to peel them, as they are easy to peel once cooked. However, if preferred, you can peel them now.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add the salt. Bring the potatoes and water to a boil over medium-high heat (this might take 10-15 minutes), then reduce to medium-low and simmer until fork-tender:- New or small potatoes (around 1oz/30g each): Once boiling, cook for 15 minutes.- Medium potatoes (around 3.9oz/110g): Once boiling, cook for 25-30 minutes.- Large potatoes (around 8oz/225g each): Cook for 40 minutes once boiling.
- Once cooked, drain the potatoes, peel or leave the skin (it comes off easily with a paring knife), and enjoy.
Boil cubed potatoes
- After cleaning, peel the potatoes.
- Cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes and keep the cubes in a large bowl of cold water, while you chop the rest.
- Place the potato chunks in a large saucepan and add cold water and salt. Optionally, to preserve the cubes' shape, add a little vinegar (1-2 tsp).
- Bring them to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to medium-low and cook for about 10-12 minutes. Skim off the foam that forms at the surface.
- Once cooked, drain the potatoes well and enjoy!
Notes
Store: Any leftovers can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for 3 days.
Freeze: Flash freeze on a tray without the potatoes touching, then place in an airtight freezer bag. Keep in the freezer for about 3 months.
Reheat: These potatoes are best reheated in the oven or in the microwave for a few minutes before serving.
Check the blog post for more tips!
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 1070mg | Potassium: 738mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg