North Hills, CA Area Codes are. 818 and 747. North Hills, CA utilizes an area code overlay in which area codes 747 and 818 serve the same geographic area. Ten digit dialing (area code + seven digit number) is necessary. In addition to North Hills, CA area code information read more about area codes 747 and 818 details and California area codes.
Add the potatoes to the boiling water. Blanch the potatoes for three to five minutes according to size -- three minutes for small potatoes and up to five minutes for large potatoes. Drain the potatoes and place them in the bowl of ice water. Let the potatoes sit until they're cool enough to handle, about 30 seconds, then remove.
1 Check the potatoes after 5 minutes: Cubed potatoes will cook more quickly than whole potatoes; smaller potatoes will cook more quickly than larger potatoes. 2  Begin checking the potatoes after around 5 minutes of boiling; most potatoes will be done in 10 to 20 minutes. Begin checking the potatoes after around 5 minutes of boiling; most potatoes will be done in 10 to 20 minutes. 2  Potatoes are done when tender: The potatoes are done when they are tender all the way through. 3  You can test this by poking the potato with a fork, paring knife, or skewer.