Potatoes have the ability to effectively absorb salt due to their starch content. By adding potatoes to an overly salty dish and boiling them for a few minutes, the potatoes will absorb the excess salt in the cooking water, helping to balance the flavor and reduce the saltiness of the dish.

Add potatoes to the pot: Cut the potatoes into small pieces and place them in the pot with the dish you’re cooking.

Boil the potatoes: Boil the potatoes along with the dish for a few minutes until the potatoes are soft and absorb enough salt.

Remove the potatoes: Once the potatoes have absorbed enough salt, you can remove them from the pot to prevent altering the texture or flavor of the dish.