5 Star Mashed Potato Food

CHEF JOHN'S PERFECT MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a large pot, and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, and return the potatoes to the pot. Turn heat to high, and allow the potatoes to dry for about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat.
• Mash the potatoes with a potato masher twice around the pot, then add the butter and milk. Continue to mash until smooth and fluffy. Whisk in the salt and black pepper until evenly distributed, about 15 seconds.

5 STAR MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a large pot.
• Cut the potatoes in half.
• Add salt water to pot and boil.
• leave to boil until potatoes are tender.
• Leave potatoes out to dry.
• mash potatoes with a potato masher twice to make it smooth.
• Add the butter and milk.
• Continue to mash the potatoes until it is smooth and fluffy.
• Add the salt and pepper for taste.

MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes into a large pot, add the bay leaf, 2 tablespoons salt, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain them well and remove the bay leaf. Meanwhile, heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan. Put the potatoes through a ricer or food mill into a bowl. Add the hot cream and season with salt and pepper. Mix together with a spoon and add the chives.