Please, STOP boiling potatoes in water! When my grandma heard that I boil potatoes in water to make mashed potatoes, she literally laughed at me She shared the secret ingredient to make the best mashed potatoes ever. Use this ingredient instead—I’ll put the recipe down below. .

Flavor loss: Potatoes leach their natural starch and taste into the water.

Watery texture: They absorb too much moisture, making them gluey when mashed.

Nutrient loss: Some vitamins (like vitamin C) dissolve into the cooking water.

👵 Hungarian Grandma’s SECRET Method
Steam or Cook in Broth/Milk!

1. Steam Instead of Boil
Peel & cube potatoes, then place in a steamer basket over simmering water.

Cover and steam for 15-20 mins until fork-tender.
✅ Result: More concentrated flavor, less sogginess!

2. Cook in Milk & Butter (For Mashed Potatoes)
In a pot, cover potatoes with milk (or half milk, half broth) instead of water.

Add a pat of butter, garlic, or a bay leaf for extra flavor.

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