CATEGORY |
CUISINE |
TAG |
YIELD |
Dairy |
California |
|
1 |
Servings |
INGREDIENTS
3 |
lb |
Yellow Finn, Yukon Gold or |
|
|
Idaho baking potatoes |
|
|
peeled and cut into |
|
|
3-inch |
|
|
chunks |
2 |
T |
Unsalted butter |
3/4 |
c |
Low-fat milk |
1 |
c |
Plain nonfat yogurt |
1/2 |
t |
Salt |
1 |
pn |
White pepper |
1 |
T |
Finely chopped fresh chives |
INSTRUCTIONS
The California Cook, Diana Rossen Worthington, Serves 6 to 8 These
mashed potatoes are slightly tangy because they contain yogurt. Yukon
God or Yellow Finn potatoes have a pleasing consistency for mashed
potatoes. Starchy potatoes like russets will turn out fluffier;
yellow, red, or white potatoes will have a creamier texture. Immerse
the potatoes in cold water for 5 minutes to remove excess starch. In a
large pot of boiling salted water, cook the potatoes for about 15 to
20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain and return them to the pot.
Over light heat, dry the potatoes tossing them occasionally, for about
1 or 2 minutes or until all the moisture is evaporated. Put the
potatoes through a potato ricer or mash them with a potato masher in a
large mixing bowl. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the
butter and milk and bring to a simmer. Pour over the potato mixture
and blend well. Add the yogurt, salt, pepper, and chives and blend
well into the potatoes. Taste for seasoning. Transfer to a serving
bowl and serve immediately. ADVANCE PREPARATION: Can be prepared up to
2 hours ahead, covered, and kept at room temperature. Reheat gently in
the top of a double boiler over medium heat. Add extra milk as needed.
Taste for seasoning. Posted to JEWISH-FOOD digest V97 #008 From: Pat
Gold <plgold@ix.netcom.com> Date: Thu, 29 Aug 1996 17:24:15 -0700
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