Mashed potatoes can be prepared incredibly tasty, airy and high-quality.
However, sometimes the dish will be simply unrecognizable.
As a rule, the side dish turns out tasteless due to some mistakes.
What do they consist of?
Potatoes with a small amount of starch
It is better to simply boil such a product and serve it with greens, since the puree will be of low quality. For preparing the dish, the most valuable option is the starchy varieties of the product.
Grinding
Many people try to speed up the cooking process, but you shouldn't cut the potatoes into small pieces. The maximum you can do is divide the tubers in half.
If you make this mistake, you can lose the classic potato flavor.
Excess water
Professional cooks know that mashed potatoes are prepared in a small amount of water: the liquid should rise slightly above the tubers.
If you cook the product in excess water, the potato flavor will be “washed out” and will no longer be pronounced.
Salt
Of course, it is important to add salt, otherwise the puree will be bland and not very appetizing. However, you cannot add the component too early. The potatoes will become harder, so you will not be able to make the puree airy.
Therefore, after boiling, you need to wait 12 minutes and only then add salt.
