DISH RESEARCH · Side dish
mashed potatoes
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Nagi Maehashi’s mashed potato boils peeled potato pieces in salted water, drains them, then mashes them with unsalted butter, milk and salt, finishing with extra melted butter and chopped chives.
About mashed potatoes
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Nagi Maehashi presents this buttery mash as an everyday side she also serves at holiday gatherings. This account selects her suggested Sebago potatoes, milk and chive garnish.
Peeled potatoes are cut into equal pieces and simmered in salted water until very soft. They are drained, returned to the pot and shaken briefly so moisture can evaporate.
Chopped unsalted butter, milk and the separate flavouring salt are added for mashing. The recipe prefers warmed milk and allows more milk when a looser mash is wanted.
The author describes a creamy, fluffy result. This version follows hand mashing rather than selecting the cautioned appliance options.
The mash is transferred to a serving bowl and swirled before extra melted butter and chopped chives finish it. Sauces, gravies and the suggested main dishes are separate serving companions.
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