How long does it take to par boil potatoes?

Answer 1

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Start in cold water, bring to boil and boil for 5 minutes. Maybe a bit longer for waxy potatoes.

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Answer 2

about 8 to 10 minutes should be enough.

Answer 3

about 8 minutes in salt water

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Answer 4

Hi Buffy, if you par-boil longer than 5 minutes they will start to cook through then "break down" so please - no longer than 5 mins. Good Luck.

Answer 5

Depends on the size of the potatoes. When you can insert a fork slighty or a skewer, then they are par boiled.

Answer 6

Par boil means to pre boil or half way cook
the average potatoe peeled whole, about 15 minutes

Answer 7

Until you can stick a fork or knife point in, and it is still a little bit crunchy.

There isn't really a specific time... depends on the kind of potato and the size you cut the potato into. Whole potatoes will take longer but won't get as wet on the inside.

Answer 8

u have to poke a knife init to see if it just slips of really easly. then its done

Answer 9

about 10-15 minutes depending on the type of potatoe and what your doing with it.

Answer 10

Whole potato = 8 minutes med. fire
Strips (french fries) = 2-3 min. med. fire

Answer 11

10 minutes

Answer 12

20 min

Answer 13

About 10 mins

Answer 14

10 minutes

Answer 15

If you want to roast them it depends on the size & variety. Small new pots can be roasted straight away. Large old pots, 10 minutes max.