Puréeing Potato

Puréed or mashed potato can be used plain with meat or fish, as a topping for open savory pies, or piped around a dish as duchesse potato garnish. Puréed potato can also be used to bind croquettes and fish and vegetable cakes. The consistency of the potato can vary from stiff, with a few lumps for texture, to an ultra-smooth cream, beaten with generous amounts of butter and hot milk or h