Paris Mash A Yummy Vegetarian Food

PARIS MASH (RICH & CREAMY MASHED POTATO)

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes clean.
• Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes until the potatoes are very soft (depends on size).
• Alternatively, peel then chop into 2.5cm / 1" cubes (Note 4), cook 12 to 15 minutes until soft.
• Drain potatoes and return empty pot to stove.
• Using tea towels to handle the hot potatoes, peel them using a small knife (skin should slide off pretty easily).
• Mash the potatoes using one of these methods: Press them through a potato ricer or a food mill / grinder fitted with the finest disc, or mash in the pot using a potato masher (preferably with round holes, yields a similar result to potato ricer).
• Pro step: Then pass the potato through a drum sieve for 100% smooth mashed potato, like you get at restaurants. I do not do this (read in post)
• Turn stove on low and stir mashed potato for 1 minute (evaporate excess water).
• Add a few cubes of butter and a little splash of milk. Stir until butter melts and is incorporated.
• Repeat until all butter is used up, using milk to adjust the consistency to your desired taste towards the end. It should be soft and creamy, almost pourable.
• Season to taste with salt.
• Pour into serving bowl. Use a spoon to create swirls on the surface, top with small dollop of butter and a tiny sprinkle of parsley. Serve immediately!

PARIS MASH

Steps:

• *I didn't want to fuss with peeling hot potatoes, so I peeled them before boiling. The recipe says boil them unpeeled and then peel while warm - suit yourself - I don't think I did any harm peeling them first.
• So, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil, add a good tablespoon of salt, and add your potatoes, whole, peeled or unpeeled, and cook until you can poke a skewer or sharp knife through them with no resistance at all.
• Remove potatoes when cooked, and peel if necessary.
• Now, the recipe says to pass them, in batches, through a mouli or a potato ricer before beating in the heated milk, cream and butter with a wooden spoon - but I don't have a mouli or a ricer, and, if you don't have them either, move on to the next step!
• Use a potato masher to smash the potatoes down roughly.
• Combine the milk and cream in a jug and heat for about 1 minute on HIGH in the microwave.
• Now, using a wooden spoon, gradually beat in the hot liquid and the sliced butter, in turns, until well combined.
• Next comes the 'tricky bit'. To get it really smooth without the benefit of fancy equipment, you need to use a stick mixer - but if you overdo it, the potato will go gluey, so you have to be careful!
• Using an electric stick mixer, just stab into the potatoes about 4-6 times, moving the mixer to different positions - no more than about 15-20 seconds in all.
• Taste, add salt and pepper as required.
• Then stir briefly again to make sure the mash is beautifully smooth.
• Serve immediately.
• The Paris Mash will keep in the refrigerator for a day or two and it re-heats very happily in the microwave.
• Perfect served with your favourite casserole.

PARIS MASH- A YUMMY VEGETARIAN RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Place the unpeeled potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes. (Test the potatoes by piercing them with a sharp knife. If they are ready, the blade will come out clean with no residue.) Drain well. 2. Peel the potatoes while they are still hot, using a tea towel to protect your hands. Pass the peeled potatoes through a fine sieve into the same saucepan. Use a wooden spoon to stir the mash until all the moisture is removed (you want the potato to be dry to the touch). 3. Bring the milk to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Place the mash potato over low heat and add 50 g of butter, stirring until combined. Add 50 ml of milk and stir until combined. Repeat until all of the butter and milk has been added and the mash is creamy and light. Season with salt to taste. 4. Place the mash on a serving plate and use a dessertspoon to achieve a wavy effect, as shown. Serve immediately. Visit- http://www.chefspencil.com/recipe-food/vegetarian