Why European Housewives Add Apple and Mustard to Mashed Potatoes: Not Everyone Knows This

03.01.2023 15:30

Mashed potatoes are prepared as a side dish in many countries, but sometimes the recipe for the dish can be radically different from what we are used to, depending on culinary traditions.

For example, not everyone knows that European housewives often add apples and mustard when preparing a potato side dish.

It is believed that this option makes the dish more refined, sophisticated and unusual.

It is noteworthy that puree with apples and mustard is considered an excellent side dish for fish, meat or seafood.

How to cook such an interesting dish

It is worth noting that the classic recipe involves using potatoes and apples in equal proportions. It is best to chop the potatoes into cubes and put them in a saucepan to cook.

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The apples are peeled and cut in the same way.

When there are ten minutes left until the potatoes are ready, you need to add the fruit. Then you need to remove the water. In order for the puree to be thicker and richer, then we return the pan to the stove for another five minutes. The fire should be minimal.

Then add butter, salt, spices and French mustard to taste.

This puree can surprise even a seasoned gourmet with its unusual and bright taste.

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor