Question 1

Are potatoes parboiled in hot or cold water?

Accepted Answer

Potatoes should always be boiled using cold tap water rather than adding them to already-boiling water. Heating the water and potatoes together allows heat to penetrate all the way to the center of the potato.

Adding potatoes to boiling water can easily overcook the outsides and make them fall apart.

Question 2

Do I need to add the salt for parboiling?

Accepted Answer

Adding salt to the parboil will help the potatoes get seasoned all the way through. You only need to add a pinch of salt, so don't worry about them being overly salty.

Question 3

How long to parboil potatoes?

Accepted Answer

The length of time for parboiling will depend on the size of your potatoes. Small pieces will take just a few minutes, but if you want to parboil whole red potatoes or whole new potatoes, it can take 10-15 minutes, or even longer. Use the poke test to determine doneness; the potatoes are ready when a fork can be poked in with just minimal resistance.

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