Task 92: The Potato Experiment

Estimated Time: 20 mins

Things you will need for this task:

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Equipment

  • Large pot

Ingredients

  • Small potatoes

  • Salt

  • 2 to 3 bay leaves

The Potato Experiment (Flavor Development)

Instructions: Do the following activity.

This edible experiment will demonstrate how different potatoes can taste with and without seasoning.

  1. Bring a pot of water to the simmer.

  2. Simmer a few potatoes in plain, unsalted water.

  3. Repeat the experiment but season the water with salt and 2–3 bay leaves. Add enough salt so that the water tastes a bit salty.

Taste the potatoes that were cooked in plain and seasoned water. You’ll be amazed at the difference.