Creamy Silk Mash

Serves 1
tiktok.com

Directions

  1. 1Weigh the potatoes to ensure consistency in the recipe.
  2. 2Weigh butter equal to half the weight of the potatoes.
  3. 3Add salt to boiling water.
  4. 4Peel the potatoes.
  5. 5Cut the peeled potatoes into chunky pieces to avoid excess water absorption.
  6. 6Bring the potatoes to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until fully cooked.
  7. 7Drain the cooked potatoes.
  8. 8Let the potatoes steam for 5 minutes to evaporate excess water.
  9. 9Melt the butter with the cream.
  10. 10Infuse rosemary into the melting butter and cream mixture.
  11. 11Place the steamed potatoes into a mixing bowl.
  12. 12Add salt to the potatoes.
  13. 13Pour all of the hot cream and butter mixture over the potatoes.
  14. 14Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until creamy and smooth.
  15. 15Garnish with chives.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Yukon gold potatoes
  • 500 g unsalted butter
  • 120 g heavy cream
  • 3 sprigs rosemary
  • to taste salt

Equipment

kitchen scalepotcolandermixing bowlpotato masher

Tips

  • Cut potatoes chunky to prevent them from absorbing too much water, which would make them less creamy.
  • Let the potatoes steam for 5 minutes after draining to evaporate excess water.