Hey!
user
Hello! How can I help you today?
assistant
I'm boiling some potatoes, but I'm not sure how long they should cook for.
user
The cooking time for boiled potatoes usually depends on their size. Generally, small to medium-sized potatoes take around 10-12 minutes to cook, while larger ones take about 15-18 minutes.
assistant
That's helpful, thank you. What's the best way to check if they're done?
user
You can check if the potatoes are cooked by inserting a fork into one of them. If the fork slides in easily, they're done. If not, give them a few more minutes and check again.
assistant
Alright, I think they're done now. Can I boil other vegetables like carrots and green beans together with the potatoes?
user
Yes, you can boil other vegetables like carrots and green beans with potatoes. However, keep in mind that they have different cooking times. Carrots usually take around 8-10 minutes, and green beans take about 5-7 minutes, so you may want to add them to the pot at different times to ensure they're cooked properly.
assistant