How to Make Irish Mashed Potatoes

Ever craved tasty mashed potatoes?

Ingredients

  • Potatoes
  • Teaspoon of salt
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Cup of full fat milk
  • 4 tablespoons of butter

Steps

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    Peel the potatoes, rinse in clean, cold water.
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    Quarter the potatoes with a sharp knife, then place the potatoes in a pot that fits them comfortably.
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    Add cold water to the pot, just enough to cover the potatoes. Add a teaspoon of salt to the water and stir.
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    Bring the water to the boil and reduce the heat so the water simmers.
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    Once cooked put a colander in your kitchen sink. Whole potatoes take around 20 minutes to cook so quartered ones will take around 10 minutes.
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    Slowly tip the potatoes into the colander. Leave to drain for 30 seconds.
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    Place the empty hot pot back on a low heat, and add the drained potatoes back into the pot.
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    Add real butter, some salt and pepper, and a cup of full fat milk to the potatoes.
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    Mash with a masher until all the mixture is mashed.
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    Smooth the mash with a wooden spoon.
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    Cut a slice of butter (1oz each slice)over the mix
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    Cover the top of the pot with kitchen paper (the kitchen paper seals the pot), then put the lid on the pot.
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    Leave over medium heat for 1 minute. After that's done, you'll have yourself an authentic Irish mash.
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    Finished.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    What makes these Irish?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    The addition of the white cabbage makes them Irish. Irish mashed potatoes, also called colcannon, are usually served with meat/pork dishes.
  • Question
    Can I give these to a baby that is 6 months old?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes, your 6-month-old baby should be able to eat mashed potatoes.
  • Question
    Can I add baby milk to Irish potato puree?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    If you're making potato puree for a baby who is just starting to eat solid foods, it's better to add baby formula or breast milk to plain boiled potatoes. Cow's milk and butter are potential allergens, so if your baby has not already tried them, it is safer to introduce them separately later. Too much salt is also unhealthy for babies, so you should use little or no salt if you're making potato puree for a baby.

Warnings

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Updated: April 8, 2021
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Categories: Potato Dishes
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