I’ve always been told to begin boiling potatoes in cold water. Your video shows otherwise. So have I been misinformed all along?

Posted by: Mary Vatsaloo
February 1, 2019

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Recipe question for: Molly Yeh's Roasted Potatoes With Paprika Mayo

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Mary V.February 2, 2019

Perfect answer i.e. it’s not a hard and fast rule. Many thanks.

Kristen M.February 2, 2019

From what I've seen, it really depends on the recipe, and will depend on the size you've cut them and how much you want them to stay intact. For this recipe, already boiling water works well!

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