A plate or two of potatoes can do wonders, agree? From the easiest french fry to spicy aloo sabzi – we have countless potato-based recipes for you to explore and savor. One such dish that holds a special place in our hearts is mashed potatoes. Boiled potatoes, mashed and mixed with various herbs and spices, this simple dish defines comfort. You can eat it as it is or pair it with grilled chilled, pan-seared fish, steamed vegetables and more. While we agree that it sounds easy and comforting, the truth is that making the perfect mashed potatoes is not as easy as it sounds. In fact, getting the exact creamy and fluffy texture of mashed potatoes requires time, dedication and skill. Don’t worry, as always, we’ve got your back.
We come up with some quick and easy tips that will help you prepare mashed potato like a pro. In fact, we suggest keeping these cooking tips handy to make your work in the kitchen easy and comfortable. let’s find out.
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Here are 5 quick tips for making mashed potatoes:
1. Preserve Potatoes:
It is advisable not to cut the potatoes into small sizes. Instead, cut the potatoes into two halves and boil them. The taste of potatoes gets spoiled by cutting them into small sizes.
2. Always put potatoes in cold water:
When boiling potatoes, you will often find that they boil unevenly. While the outer layer softens, the inner part remains hard and crunchy. So, we suggest, start by soaking the potatoes in cold water and then boil them in medium heat.
3. Use Hands to Mash Potatoes:
There’s nothing better than having to mash potatoes on hand. While we can do this with a food processor or a blender, hands help to spread the flavor and fat more evenly. This further helps you to get the perfect fluffy and creamy texture.
4. Use Hot Milk to Mash Potatoes:
Milk plays a major role in achieving the texture of mashed potatoes. So use room temperature or warm milk while making it. This helps the potato to absorb the milk properly.
5. Add enough butter:
Don’t be stingy with butter! That’s all we can suggest. Adding a good amount of butter (aka fat) enhances the flavor and texture of an already delicious potato.
Now that you have these smart tricks handy, how about making a bowl of mashed potatoes for your next meal? We’ve picked 5 of our favorite mashed potato recipes for you to try. click here to know more.