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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