Food Tips & Info > Cooking TipsJanuary 25, 2010

Keeping Pots From Boiling Over

Before boiling potatoes, pasta, or rice, rub margarine around the top inside of the pan to keep it from boiling over.

By Sandy from Graettinger IA

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01/26/2010

Just lay a wooden spoon over the pot. Works every time, the water will not boil over.

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01/25/2010

Turning down the temp as soon as rice or pasta is added to the boiling water does the trick too ;-)

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(Archived Jan 25, 2010)Keeping Potatoes or Rice from Boiling Over

Tip: Keeping Potatoes or Rice from Boiling Over

To stop potatoes or rice from boiling over while cooking on a stovetop, smooth oil around the top inch of the pan. You can also use a low fat sprayer. Works like a charm, because oil and water don't mix!

By Cathy from UK


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