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The perfect mashed potato: step-by-step recipe (VIDEO)
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By Jean-Luc Moreau, the Technique desk · Peru · 1 min ·

The perfect mashed potato: step-by-step recipe (VIDEO)

Wash the potatoes very well.

Ingredients · Servings 4
  • 1 kilo of yellow potatoes
  • 1 can of evaporated milk
  • 125 grams of butter
  • Shall
Method · 30 min
  1. Wash the potatoes very well.
  2. Place them in a plastic bag and sprinkle a little water on them with your hand.
  3. Close the bag and make a couple of holes in it with the tip of a knife.
  4. Place the bag of potatoes in the microwave for 8 to 10 minutes. Check for doneness halfway through by piercing a potato with a knife.
  5. When the potatoes are cooked, remove them, peel them and sieve them, while still hot, with a fine sieve.
  6. Place the sieved potatoes in a pot over heat. Add the milk, butter, and salt to taste. Cook for a few minutes until the desired consistency is reached.

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