Description
Creamy mashed potatoes with toasted sesame blend Asian and classic comfort flavors. Nutty sesame seeds elevate this simple side dish, offering you a delightful culinary twist perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- 6 tbsps (85 g) unsalted butter, cut into chunks
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- toasted sesame seeds, for topping
Instructions
- Preparation: Cleanse potatoes under running water, removing soil and debris. Decide whether to peel or keep skins for desired presentation.
- Chopping: Dice potatoes into uniform one-inch cubes. Submerge in cold salted water to prevent browning if preparing ahead of time.
- Boiling: Fill a large pot with salted water. Bring to a vigorous boil and gently add potato pieces. Simmer for 15 minutes until fork-tender, ensuring potatoes break apart easily.
- Mashing: Drain potatoes completely, returning them to the warm pot. Use a food mill, ricer, or masher to create a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Enriching: Introduce butter chunks, allowing them to melt into the warm potatoes. Stir thoroughly to distribute evenly. Pour in heavy cream and sesame oil, blending to create a luxurious, silky texture.
- Seasoning: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper, tailoring to personal taste preferences.
- Serving: Transfer mashed potatoes to a serving dish. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds to provide a nutty flavor and textural contrast.
Notes
- Prep Carefully: Wash potatoes thoroughly, removing all dirt and debris. Choose to peel or keep skins based on desired texture and presentation.
- Dice Uniformly: Cut potatoes into consistent one-inch cubes to ensure even cooking. Soak in cold salted water to prevent browning if preparing ahead.
- Monitor Cooking: Simmer potatoes in generously salted water for about 15 minutes. Check doneness by piercing with a fork – potatoes should break apart easily.
- Achieve Smooth Texture: Use a food mill, ricer, or masher to create creamy consistency. Work diligently to eliminate lumps for perfect mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 337
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 467 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg