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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Mashed potatoes the French way. Made with olive oil and garnished with olives. Ingredients:
1 3/4 lbs red potatoes (about 3 large) |
4 large dry-cured black olives |
1/4 cup olive oil |
1/4 cup milk |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
freshly ground white pepper |
Directions:
1. Peel potatoes and cut into sixths; place in saucepan, cover with cold water and drain; refill with cold water to cover and bring to a boil; cook until tender, 15-20 minutes.
2. While potatoes are cooking, pit olives, if necessary, and dice finely, about 1/16 ; just before potatoes are cooked, heat milk and olive oil together.
3. Drain potatoes and shake them around in the pan until they become as dry as possible; coarsely mash with a potato masher or put through a ricer; add milk mixture, salt and pepper; mash until smooth and fluffy.
4. Adjust seasoning; plate or put in serving bowl and sprinkle with olives.
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