Start by carefully peeling the potatoes, then cut them into medium-sized pieces of similar size. This is the secret to even cooking: pieces that are too large will take longer, while pieces that are too small risk falling apart.
2️⃣ Place the potatoes in the saucepan with the milk.
Choose a heavy-bottomed saucepan, ideal for gentle, even cooking. Pour in the potatoes and cover them almost completely with the milk: the liquid should touch the potatoes without completely submerging them. Add a pinch of salt.
