Do not cook mashed potatoes this way: the most common mistakes that ruin the dish
Mashed potatoes are a versatile side dish for cutlets and chops. The dish is quite popular, but not everyone makes it perfectly. This is because of a number of mistakes.
That's why FoodOboz editorial team will tell you how to cook mashed potatoes correctly. To make the dish perfect, do not make the following mistakes.
Potatoes for the dish
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Do not cook dirty potatoes
If you don't rinse the potatoes well, they can have an earthy flavor after cooking. First, you need to rinse the skin of the potato well. And then rinse the peeled potatoes several times with water.
Peeled potatoes for the dish
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Do not leave potatoes in water for a long time
It often happens that after peeling mashed potatoes, people simply put the vegetable in cold water and then start preparing another dish. But this is a mistake. This way you will wash away all the starch and the mashed potatoes will turn out very watery.
How to cook mashed potatoes correctly
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Do not mash potatoes with a blender
There's a special device for mashing potatoes called a masher. This device creates air in the potatoes and makes the mashed potatoes very tender and fluffy. A blender will only ruin the potatoes.
When to add butter and milk
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Do not add butter to unmashed potatoes
Mash the potatoes first and then add butter, milk, or cream to achieve the perfect texture and flavor.
Ready-made dish
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