Chef's secret to mashed potatoes uses 'game-changing' method for 'smooth' texture
dailyrecord.co.ukMashed potatoes are solid a British staple and the perfect addition to a traditional Sunday roast. They're also splendid as a side dish, or perhaps even the base for a hearty sausage and mash dinner.Renowned Chef Thom Bateman, known for his cooking tips and tricks on TikTok, describes these glorious spuds as a "wonderfully British" essential.The chef showed his followers a five-step method for crafting "luxurious" and "smooth" mashed potatoes.
The result? Fluffy, buttery goodness thanks to heavy cream, butter, garlic, and herbs, transforming your average tatties into something truly remarkable.
For this particular recipe, Thomas recommends using British Maris Piper potatoes, renowned for their fluffy texture and versatility in the kitchen, the Express.In a revelation that has been dubbed "game-changing" by viewers, Thomas boils the potatoes in a vegetable stock rather than just water, which offers a more robust flavour.
As one exuberant commenter exclaimed: "Cooking your potatoes in stock is genuinely game-changing."Next, comes the mixing of smooth, creamy goodness.
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