Reason why you shouldn’t cook mashed potatoes in water
1. Loss of flavor 🌱❌
Potatoes are naturally starchy and absorbent, meaning they absorb the liquid they are cooked in. When you cook potatoes in plain water, much of their natural flavor is transferred into the cooking liquid. The result is bland potatoes that require additional seasoning or buttering to compensate for the loss of flavor.
Best method:
Try steaming or baking them instead of boiling them. These methods retain more of the potatoes’ natural flavor while also making the potatoes perfectly soft for mashing.
2. Too much moisture = watery mashed potatoes 💧❌
Boiling introduces too much moisture into the potatoes, which can result in mushy, slimy mashed potatoes. Even after draining, potatoes retain some water, making it harder to achieve the light, fluffy texture we all crave.
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Here’s how to do it:
Use dry heat methods like baking or microwaving, or steam the potatoes to minimize excess moisture. If you must boil them, use milk or broth instead of water to enhance the flavor while reducing dilution.
3. Nutrient loss 🍽️❌
Potatoes contain important nutrients like potassium, vitamin C, and B vitamins, many of which are water-soluble. When potatoes are boiled, these valuable nutrients pass into the water, which is often discarded after cooking.
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