Marry Me Mash

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel and cube Maris Piper potatoes.
  2. 2Peel and cube Maris Piper potatoes.
  3. 3Peel and cube Maris Piper potatoes.
  4. 4Add potatoes to cold salted water, bring to the boil, then simmer gently until completely tender.
  5. 5Add potatoes to cold salted water, bring to the boil, then simmer gently until completely tender.
  6. 6Add potatoes to cold salted water, bring to the boil, then simmer gently until completely tender.
  7. 7Drain and leave to steam dry for 20-30 minutes.
  8. 8Drain and leave to steam dry for 20-30 minutes.
  9. 9Drain and leave to steam dry for 20-30 minutes.
  10. 10Meanwhile, gently simmer 200ml whole milk and 200ml double cream with 4 chopped garlic cloves and 3-4 thyme sprigs for 30 minutes to infuse.
  11. 11Meanwhile, gently simmer 200ml whole milk and 200ml double cream with 4 chopped garlic cloves and 3-4 thyme sprigs for 30 minutes to infuse.
  12. 12Meanwhile, gently simmer 200ml whole milk and 200ml double cream with 4 chopped garlic cloves and 3-4 thyme sprigs for 30 minutes to infuse.
  13. 13Strain the infused milk and cream and keep warm.
  14. 14Strain the infused milk and cream and keep warm.
  15. 15Strain the infused milk and cream and keep warm.
  16. 16Pass the dried potatoes through a ricer.
  17. 17Pass the dried potatoes through a ricer.
  18. 18Pass the dried potatoes through a ricer.
  19. 19Fold through 150g melted butter.
  20. 20Fold through 150g melted butter.
  21. 21Fold through 150g melted butter.
  22. 22For extra smoothness, push the mash through a fine mesh sieve.
  23. 23For extra smoothness, push the mash through a fine mesh sieve.
  24. 24For extra smoothness, push the mash through a fine mesh sieve.
  25. 25Add the warm infused cream one ladle at a time until silky and smooth but still holding its shape.
  26. 26Add the warm infused cream one ladle at a time until silky and smooth but still holding its shape.
  27. 27Add the warm infused cream one ladle at a time until silky and smooth but still holding its shape.
  28. 28Season with fine salt, white pepper and a small grating of nutmeg.
  29. 29Season with fine salt, white pepper and a small grating of nutmeg.
  30. 30Season with fine salt, white pepper and a small grating of nutmeg.
  31. 31Taste and adjust seasoning.
  32. 32Taste and adjust seasoning.
  33. 33Taste and adjust seasoning.
  34. 34Warm through and enjoy.
  35. 35Warm through and enjoy.
  36. 36Warm through and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Maris Piper potatoes
  • 1 kg Maris Piper potatoes
  • 1 kg Maris Piper potatoes
  • 200 ml whole milk
  • 200 ml whole milk
  • 200 ml whole milk
  • 200 ml double cream
  • 200 ml double cream
  • 200 ml double cream
  • 4 chopped garlic cloves
  • 4 chopped garlic cloves
  • 4 chopped garlic cloves
  • 3 thyme sprigs
  • 3 thyme sprigs
  • 3 thyme sprigs
  • 150 g melted butter
  • 150 g melted butter
  • 150 g melted butter
  • fine salt
  • fine salt
  • fine salt
  • white pepper
  • white pepper
  • white pepper
  • nutmeg
  • nutmeg
  • nutmeg

Equipment

panricerfine sieve

Tips

  • Steam dry potatoes for 20-30 minutes for key texture.
  • Passing the mash through a fine sieve is optional, but gives an amazing texture.
  • Slowly incorporate the infused milk and cream, one ladle at a time, until desired texture is achieved.
  • Season and adjust to taste.