Boil
Cooking food submerged in water at a rolling boil (212°F). Salt your pasta water generously — it should taste like mild sea water.
Used for
- pasta
- potatoes
- eggs
- vegetables
In the kitchen
- use a large pot
- salt the water generously
- stir at the start
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