But, have you ever wondered why boiling cut potatoes takes longer than boiling whole ones? It's because the surface area of cut potatoes is greater, which means more water can penetrate and cook the potato faster! However, this also means that the potatoes can become mushy if overcooked.
The type of potato you use can also affect the boiling time. For example, waxy potatoes like Red Bliss or New Potatoes will take longer to boil than starchy potatoes like Russet or Idaho. It's all about the density of the potato, baby!
