Many people make a common mistake after boiling potatoes: they drain the water from the pan.
In vain. Such water has useful properties and can be used for both culinary and household purposes.
It is worth remembering that potato broth contains starch, vitamins, potassium, iron and calcium.
It is they who make “potato water” very beneficial for the body and skin.
Therefore, the decoction can be used as a natural remedy for the treatment of certain diseases.
For example, people in the know say that the decoction is good for colds, gastritis, arthritis and hypertension.
Here it is worth understanding that if the boiled potato tubers were fresh, then the benefits from them will be greater compared to potatoes that have been stored for a long time.
It is also important to know that the decoction should be taken within 24 hours, since later it will lose its beneficial properties.
Potato broth is also useful for the skin – it softens it and also speeds up the healing of minor scratches and irritations.
If you wash your face regularly with this product, swelling will decrease and dark circles under the eyes will become lighter.
In cooking, the broth can be used as a thickening agent for soups and sauces.
It is enough to add a little "potato water" to the pot of soup to give it a thick consistency.
You can also use the decoction instead of milk, say, when preparing dough for pancakes or pizza.
In this case, we can get a more fluffy and airy dish.
