Why you shouldn't throw away the water left in the pan after boiling potatoes: this liquid can be used in cooking - 2 interesting ways

17.05.2024 03:30

Many housewives are sure that the water in which potatoes were boiled is waste.

This is why amateur cooks almost always get rid of this liquid by pouring it down the sink or into the toilet.

However, this action is a gross mistake, emphasizes the expert of the online publication Belnovosti in the field of cooking, chef, fourth-class baker Yulia Arkhipova .

In fact, potato water is a very valuable liquid.

It can be used as a thickener or flavor enhancer.

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Potato water in soup

Adding vegetable liquid to a cooking soup is one way to make the dish much more appetizing.

Thanks to this addition, the soup acquires interesting flavor notes.

In addition, the dish turns out thicker and healthier.

Potato water in sauce

The starch contained in potato water makes this liquid an excellent thickener.

This is why a small amount of broth added to the sauce makes the consistency of the liquid seasoning more suitable.

By the way, potato water may well become the main ingredient.

Previously, gourmets were told how to make a sauce from this broth.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief
 
Expert: Julia Arkhipova Expert / Belnovosti

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  1. Potato water in soup
  2. Potato water in sauce