In the video, a person is seen adding potatoes to a pot of boiling water. The potatoes are yellow in color and are dropped into the water one by one. The pot is made of stainless steel and is placed on a stove. The water in the pot is bubbling and boiling, indicating that it is at a high temperature. The person's hand is visible as they add the potatoes to the pot. The video is shot from a close-up angle, focusing on the pot and the potatoes.