Here are 7 common mistakes that you should avoid to ensure perfect, creamy, and delicious mashed potatoes:
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Not washing potatoes Before preparing the dish, it is paramount that you thoroughly clean potatoes so that no dirt, residue or pesticide is left.
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Choosing proper potato Use potatoes that are high in starch which will allow you to prepare a creamy and rich delicacy.
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Peeling potatoes Based on your preference, peel the potato. If you like creamy stuff, peel potaoes before boiling and if you want chunkier texture, peel them after boiling.
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Adding potatoes to water Do not add potatoes to boiling water. Instead, add potatoes, por the water and then start boiling.
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Salt the water Always add salt to the boiling water so that the dish is not bland in taste. Salt seasons them inside and out.
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Not draining potatoes properly Leaving excess water in the potatoes after boiling can make your mash watery and dilute the flavour.
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Adding too much liquid Limit the amount of cream, butter or milk you add to mashed potatoes. You do not want a runny slop that spoils the flavour.