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Perfect Mash
For creamy, fluffy mash you need a starchy potato (rather than a waxy one). Mash the potato finely or put it through a ricer to break it up finely before adding butter or milk etc. Whatever you do, don't use a food processor, as you'll end up with gluey potatoes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15-20 mins
Serves
6
Salads & Sides
Gluten Free
$
Kiwi
Vegetarian
Quick & Easy
Kids
Ingredients
7-8 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2-3 tbsp butter
1/4 cup hot milk, or cream
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
STEP 1
Boil potatoes in salted water until tender.
Drain thoroughly.
Use a potato masher or fork to mash with butter and hot milk or cream, mashing until creamy and smooth. (Do not use a food processor).
Season to taste.
If not using at once, cover and chill.
TIPS
Cooked mash can be reheated for 5 minutes in a microwave.
Add a little more hot milk if needed.
VARIATION
Replace half the potatoes with peeled, chopped kumara (sweet potato).
