{"id":84958,"date":"2023-11-19T19:27:49","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T19:27:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mylifestylemax.com\/?p=84958"},"modified":"2023-11-19T19:27:49","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T19:27:49","slug":"im-a-cook-dont-boil-your-potatoes-in-water-if-you-want-creamy-mash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mylifestylemax.com\/food-drink\/im-a-cook-dont-boil-your-potatoes-in-water-if-you-want-creamy-mash\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I&#8217;m a cook &#8211; don&#8217;t boil your potatoes in water if you want creamy mash&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/Mashed-potatoes-5074248.jpg?r=1700411413183\"><\/p>\n<p>A top chef has shared her secret to making the creamiest mashed potatoes &#8211; and it doesn\u2019t involve boiling the spuds in water.<\/p>\n<p>Mashed potatoes are widely considered one of the most comforting side dishes during cold winter evenings, but nailing a creamy texture can be tricky.<\/p>\n<p>Many of us have been settling for less-than-perfect mash for years, according to one chef who sees many repeat the same mistake without realising there\u2019s a better way.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, Rosemary Gill has revealed her top tip for creating light, fluffy mash, and you don\u2019t need to be experienced to execute the hack.<\/p>\n<p>The director of education at the Boston-based Milk Street Cooking School, frequently shared cooking tips on TikTok, teaching eager learners around the world.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent clip on the school\u2019s TikTok channel @177milkstreet, Rosemary highlights the common mistake that home cooks make when preparing mash.<\/p>\n<p>In a helpful video, she explained: \u201cSimmer your mashed potatoes in milk, not water, potatoes are like paste, they release starches into their cooking liquid.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat becomes liquid gold &#8211; allowing us to get lush, silky, creamy, mashed potatoes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you throw out water that you cook your potatoes in, you throw all the starch down the drain, so you\u2019re wasting it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/mash-5074250.jpg?r=1700411413228\"><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe milk becomes our cooking liquid, and a replacement for heavy cream.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The content creator also revealed a handy trick for those who hate washing up, saying she mashes her potatoes straight into the pot, with \u2018no mixer needed\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Her followers loved the hack, with one calling her a \u201cdamn genius\u201d for her innovative cooking methods.<\/p>\n<p>Another chimed in: \u201cThis isn&#8217;t how I have been doing my potatoes for years and everyone always asks how are my potatoes so good.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Support fearless journalism<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Read The Daily Express online, advert free<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Get super-fast page loading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/life-style\/food\/1836735\/how-to-make-creamy-mashed-potatoes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A top chef has shared her secret to making the creamiest mashed potatoes &#8211; 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