Has anyone got one of those strange looking potato mashers?Lakeland call them "spudnik," but I have seen them in other cook shops.I was wandering if these are any good. I don't want to buy another usless kitchen gadget.I can't find the words to discribe this masher, but the book says you roll and rotate, rather than pound the potatoes.

Ive got a potato ricer, kind of like a huge garlic press which I do my mash with. I like it.

I know the one you mean Essex Girl, but I haven't used one. I use a potato ricer too, they are great.

Another vote for a potato ricer.
Excellent

Potato Ricer for me too. In large batches (less washing up)
slash the skins
steam in pressure cooker over inverted veg basket
peel
rice
add milk/cream/salt / whatever
portion and freeze
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potato ricer is like an enormous garlic press, with different sized holes/gratings. Makes excellent mash, but a bit fiddly to clean, hence the batch method.

I have bought one today, I'm not useing it tonight, so shall have to wait to see how good it really is. Watch this space

Naah, old fashioned potato masher for me. Takes up less storage space in the cupboard, and better if there is only two of you to mash for.

It is quick and easy to use, and very easy to wash up.

Just bought a potato ricer and it makes the smoothest mash ever. I just put it in hot water with washing up liquid then scrub and rinse.

jennifer264,
where can I buy an old fashioned potato masher,I had one but it broke eventually and have been unable to find a decent replacement.
Regards

I have an old fashioned wooden handle masher which I brought from Blackpool @ the £1 shop lol

thanks for that,cheaper than the pleasure beach

I can't stop myself from buying kitchen gadgets even though some have turned out to be useless. But my potato masher is an old fashioned one which I got as a wedding present 21 years ago, but after reading these posts i'm tempted to buy a ricer.

I use me old fashioned one, it gives you a free workout on your biceps triceps and allceps too lol

I use a Mouli legume to make my mash. Same principle to a ricer but it has a handle (great for blokes because its a machine). Makes perfect mash. I use my regular potato masher for mashing beans and chickpeas for beanburgers. It gives a perfect texture ie not too fine and not too course.

I also use my old fashioned masher with a wooden handle...perfect mash every time....well,my family haven't complained and they ARE the best judges!!

What is the best potato ricer to buy,the one looks like the garlic one, or the round one ,I have been lookin all day on line

I swear by a potato ricer I bought from Lakeland about 4 - 5 years ago - white plastic casing (but heavy duty plastic) with 3 different sized ricing disks. Luckily I have a dishwasher as I wouldn't want to wash it by hand!!! However, for the lately fashionable "crushed" potatoes, the old fashioned potato masher is the best!!! Take care all.

Seems so strange people saying "old fashioned potato masher"
My Gran, years ago said "What do you want that new fangled rubbish for? a fork and a bit of elbow is all you need."

Well i made up my mind and brought one, arrived today,so i shall be using tommorow.

Yes we have the odd masher you speak about and the ricer! Ricer wins by a mile!!!! TK MAX have them 3.99

The ricer i brought is excellent well worth the money ,glad i read this thread