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As Rachel emphasizes, starting with cold water allows for even cooking, avoiding mushy outsides while ensuring the insides are cooked perfectly. After boiling for roughly 11 minutes, she drains the potatoes and adds a touch of vinegar for an extra flavor boost before spreading them out on a cookie sheet to cool.
Hard-Boiling Eggs
Simultaneously, Rachel demonstrates how to prepare four hard-boiled eggs. After boiling them, she cools them immediately in icy water to stop the cooking process, ensuring they don’t overcook and create a gritty texture.