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One unusual ingredient will make mashed potatoes unbeatable: we share the secret

Kateryna YagovychFood
The recipe for perfect mashed potatoes. Source: Pexels

Mashed potatoes are an indispensable addition to any festive table or an everyday side dish for cutlets and chops. But even such a simple dish can be easily spoiled. Often it turns out gray, and after cooling it turns into one solid lump. Therefore, to make mashed potatoes taste perfect and the texture fluffy and tender, you should add one simple ingredient - lemon zest.

The idea of making mashed potatoes with lemon zest was published by the well-known American magazine INSIDER.

One unusual ingredient will make mashed potatoes unbeatable: we share the secret

Ingredients:

  • potatoes
  • butter
  • milk
  • salt, pepper
  • lemon zest

Method of preparation:

One unusual ingredient will make mashed potatoes unbeatable: we share the secret

1. Peel the potatoes.

2. Cut into quarters.

3. Put in a saucepan, cover with cold water and add salt.

One unusual ingredient will make mashed potatoes unbeatable: we share the secret

4. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes.

5. While the potatoes are cooking, cut the butter into cubes and put in the refrigerator.

6. Drain the boiled potatoes and mash the vegetable.

One unusual ingredient will make mashed potatoes unbeatable: we share the secret

7. Add cold butter. It will not stratify after cooling. Mix well and crush everything.

8. Add the warm milk and mash well again.

One unusual ingredient will make mashed potatoes unbeatable: we share the secret

9. Add salt and pepper.

10. After the spices, add the zest of one lemon.

One unusual ingredient will make mashed potatoes unbeatable: we share the secret

12. Add greens to taste.

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