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How not to make mashed potatoes – the most common mistakes
How not to make mashed potatoes – the most common mistakes
Even such a banal dish as mashed potatoes is not for everyone. The gray color and boring bland taste are a common problem. But it's enough to know a few simple secrets to make a delicious dish of perfect consistency.
Food blogger borszczeslav shared his experience of making mashed potatoes on his Instagram page and talked about three main nuances that can ruin the product.
Secrets of making mashed potatoes with a delicate creamy flavor
- Cauliflower is not suitable for mashed potatoes
- Before cooking, cover the vegetable with warm water or even boiling water – this way it will retain its starch and be whole.
- In no case should mashed potatoes be prepared with a blender – they will become sticky and discolored.
Step-by-step technology for making mashed potatoes: Ingredients:
- Potatoes - 1 kg
- Butter - 200 g
- Warm milk - 0.5 cups
- Salted cucumber - 200 g
- Dill - 20 g
- Salt - to taste
Method of preparation:
- Peel the potatoes, cut them into medium cubes, and put them to boil.
- Drain all the water.
- Add milk and butter
- Mash with a pestle
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