Once you take them off the heat, they keep cooking. Residual heat is a sneaky traitor.
Drain them fast. Toss them in a bowl. Eat them immediately if you want that snappy bite.
Waiting? They turn softer. That’s fine for some dishes. But for snacking? Go, go, go.
Why You Should Trust Your Senses
Stop watching the clock. Look at the carrots. Smell them. The sweet aroma means they’re ready.
Touch one. It should bend slightly but not fall apart. That’s the goldilocks zone.
If you rely only on a timer, you’re missing the magic. Cooking is feeling, not math.
