Wasabi and Green Onion Mashed Potatoes |
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Japanese horseradish gives these a bit of heat. Great with steak or prime rib, too. Ingredients:
3 pounds yukon gold or yellow finn potatoes, peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes |
1 cup whipping cream |
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter |
2 tablespoons wasabi paste (horseradish paste) |
2 tablespoons asian sesame oil |
1 cup chopped green onions |
Directions:
1. Bring potatoes to boil in large pot of water. Reduce heat to medium; cook until tender, about 17 minutes. Drain well.
2. Meanwhile, bring cream, butter, and wasabi paste to simmer in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until butter melts. Season with salt and pepper. Keep hot. Heat oil in small skillet over medium heat; add green onions and sauté until wilted, about 3 minutes. Set aside. Using potato masher in same large pot or ricer, mash potatoes. Stir in hot cream mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in green onions. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in microwave, stirring occasionally.
3. *Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Japanese markets nationwide.
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