Boil

Cooking food submerged in water at a rolling boil (212°F). Salt your pasta water generously — it should taste like mild sea water.

Boil

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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