How to make mashed potatoes

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By Angela Zhang

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Table of contents

Introduction………………………………………………3

Ingredients and materials to prepare………..4

Procedure…………………………………………………5

Procedure (cont.)………………………………………6

References……………………………………………….9

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Introduction

Tips If you are tired of using gravy, you can always make garlic mashed potatoes. Roast 5 cloves of garlic for every 6 potatoes you are using, and add ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese before you mash the potatoes. For even more flavor, add 1 tablespoon of wasabi powder for every 3 potatoes you are using.

Mashed potatoes have been a staple of a good old-fashioned home cooked meal in countries like the United States and Ireland for possibly three hundred years. There are those that believe they were invented in France as the result of a potato recipe competition. But no matter where their origins, no Thanksgiving dinner in America would be complete without fluffy homemade mashed potatoes drenched in turkey gravy. But these buttery delights don’t have to be drowned with gravy as long as you know how to make mashed potatoes the right way. The basic recipe for mashed potatoes is easy and you don’t have to be a gourmet cook to make them.

NUTRITIONAL PROFILE

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Facts -A potato is about 80 percent water and 20 percent solid -An average American eats 140 pounds of potatoes per year while Germans eat more than 200 pounds per year -4000 years ago, Indians in Peru were the first people to cultivate potato

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Ingredients

Russet Potatoes 1.

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Spring onion

½ cup of salted

butter at room

temperature

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Salt and pepper

Plain milk or buttermilk

Materials to prepare There are some materials you need to prepare before cooking this recipe. You will need a peeler to remove the skin of the potatoes, or you could use a small knife to peel the skin. Prepare a bowl of cold water to place the peeled potatoes. Afterwards, you will need to boil the potatoes in a large pot. You can use an electric mixer to mash your potatoes. You will also need a bowl to mash your potatoes in.

Step 1 Wash the potatoes to remove dirt. Peel the potatoes using a peeler or just use a knife if you do not have one. Afterwards, place them in a bowl of cold water to prevent them from turning brown.

Step 2 Cut the potatoes into approximately 1-1/2 inch chunks. Be careful not to cut yourself.

Procedure

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Step 3 Put the potatoes in a pot filled with cold water. Boil the water over high heat and then turn down the heat to let the potatoes simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Use a knife to pierce the potatoes and if they are easily pierced, then you will know that the potatoes are ready.

Step 4 Pour the potatoes into a colander to drain out the water completely or just simply scoop out the potatoes.

Procedure (cont.)

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Step 5 Place the potatoes in a bowl and add butter and milk. It is recommended to heat the milk first so that the potatoes can be creamier.

Step 6 Mash the potatoes until they are fluffy or creamy. You can use a potato masher or an electric mixer to speed things up. Do not use a food processor for this step. If you are mashing by hand, use an up and down technique instead of a stirring technique.

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Step 7 Finally, season the potatoes with salt and pepper for a better taste.

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LIVESTRONG. (2005). Mashed Potatoes. Retrieved from:

http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/nutrition-

calories/food/generic/mashed-potatoes/

Mashed Potatoes Recipe. (2011). How to Make Mashed Potatoes.

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http://www.mashed-potatoes-recipe.com/how-to-make-mashed-

potatoes/

Miles, S. (n.d.) . Baked White Potatoes. Retrieved from:

http://www.shanemiles.com/usfoodservice_whitepotatoes.html

References