Certain vegetables have high potassium content. The following method can be used to lower potassium content in vegetables.

1. Peel the vegetable and cut into small pieces.
2. Soak in a large amount of water (one cup of vegetables, use 5 cups of water) for at least four hours or overnight.
3. Drain the water and rinse the vegetables thoroughly.
4. Cook in a large pot of water until tender.
5. Drain the vegetables and prepare as desired.

This article originally appeared in the September 2007 issue of aakpDelicious!.