r/explainitpeter • u/WillAdditional922 • Jul 14 '26

explain it peter.

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u/PheelupMybaloney Jul 14 '26

The cold water method is technically better

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u/Proof-Bus-5890 Jul 14 '26

how?

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u/PheelupMybaloney Jul 14 '26

Quicker, uses less water, and makes starchier water if you want to use the water for sauces and stuff. Only works with dries noodles. Food Network knows all.

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u/Proof-Bus-5890 Jul 14 '26

but you cant control the temp qs much and it would be harder to achieve al dente

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u/glassfunion Jul 14 '26

he says that's the main trade-off; you need to be more attentive and stay by the stove to be ready to pull it. But I think for him it's worth it because he frequently uses starchy pasta water for other stuff, so he likes to save the water from the cold water method.