BROWN BUTTER MASHED POTATOES (MICHAEL SMITH)
_0016.JPG)
In the words of Michael Smith (one of my favourite Canadian chefs), "Everybody knows how good mashed potatoes are but if you really want to impress your friends and family try them with brown butter. You won't believe how much flavour is locked into a stick of butter but you will believe these are the best-mashed spuds you've ever had!". Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Mashed Potatoes
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut the potatoes into large chunks then steam, boil or microwave them until they're tender. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, toss the butter into a small saucepot and heat it until it melts over medium heat. Because butter contains as much as twenty percent water it will then begin to steam and foam. Once the water has evaporated the foam will subside and the butter's temperature will begin to rise. The milk fat solids that are one or two percent of the butter will then begin to brown.
- Continue watching as it begins foaming a second time. Swirl it gently, watching the colour, until it turns golden brown and releases the aroma of toasting nuts.
- Immediately pour the browned butter into a bowl to stop it from browning further.
- When the potatoes are tender mash in the butter, nutmeg and seasonings. Taste and season a bit more if needed. Then watch the bowl empty!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Eliseo Vasquez
eliseo_v54@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
kaka kako
kako_k@yahoo.comThese mashed potatoes are the best I've ever had! I love the crispy browned butter bits.
mercy akadu
m68@gmail.comDelicious! I made this for Thanksgiving dinner and everyone loved it!
gw sifat
gs2@gmail.comThese mashed potatoes were a bit bland. I think I'll add some more salt and pepper next time.
Ultra Bollywood Movies
movies@gmail.comThe recipe was easy to follow and the potatoes turned out great! I will definitely make this again.
Jason Veteran
jason.v12@gmail.comThese potatoes were a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved them.
Chris Makhanu Mulongo
c.m@hotmail.comMeh.
Kingsley Ndubuisi
k.ndubuisi@hotmail.frAbsolutely divine! The browned butter adds an incredible flavor to the dish that elevates it far above regular mashed potatoes. A new favorite!
Anthony Ptak
p_anthony@gmail.comSo easy to make and so delicious! I used Yukon Gold potatoes and they turned out perfect.
Alamin Sorkar
a.sorkar@hotmail.frThese mashed potatoes were a hit at our dinner party! I loved the nutty flavor from the brown butter, and the potatoes were so creamy and smooth. Will definitely be making this again.