Mashed Potato
Thread Starter: PaulE16805 Started: Thu 23 Oct 2008 Replies: 5
I think I have possibly discovered the best recipe for mashed potato, I worked in an upmarket restaurant a couple of years back, and i asked for their recipe as it was truely the best mash i had ever tasted, so i thought i'd share it with you all. It takes a little longer than other ways i've seen but is definitely worth it.
6 Maris piper potatoes
100ml double cream
a few good knobs of butter (40g)
Peel and potatoes and cut into even chunks, placing into a pan of cold water to get rid of excess starch.
Fill the pan with fresh salted water and bring to boil, simmering until the potatoes are soft.
Drain in a colander and leave for a few minutes to let them dry slightly.
Whilst the potatoes are drying off put the cream, butter and a pinch of salt and pepper over a medium heat and simmer until the mixture reduces to the consistency of thick yoghurt (5-8mins)
Now using a potato ricer, rice potatoes into the reduced cream and butter, and stir through with a wooden spoon. Just until it comes together.
Then serve.
Hope you like it
