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.
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.
Expert: Julia Arkhipova
