Wash and peel the potatoes if desired
Cut them into even pieces
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil
Prepare a bowl of ice water
Add the potatoes to the boiling water
Boil for 2 to 5 minutes, depending on size
Remove the potatoes when they are just starting to soften
Drain the potatoes immediately
Transfer them to the ice water
Leave them in the ice water until fully cooled
Drain and dry the potatoes thoroughly