Mashed Potato with Garlic

Name: Mashed Potato with Garlic
Ingredients: 1 kg potatoes (Désirée, Wilja or Cyprus), peeled and cut in quarters; 1 kg potatoes (Désirée, Wilja or Cyprus), peeled and cut in quarters; 1 kg potatoes (Désirée, Wilja or Cyprus), peeled and cut in quarters; 1 kg potatoes (Désirée, Wilja or Cyprus), peeled and cut in quarters; 1 garlic bulb, cloves separated and peeled; 1 garlic bulb, cloves separated and peeled; 750 ml milk; 750 ml water; 2 bay leaves, preferably fresh; 2 bay leaves, preferably fresh; sea salt and black pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; sea salt and black pepper

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Moro

By Samantha Clark and Samuel Clark

Published 2001

About

The flavour of garlic in this mashed potato is by no means aggressive – it is subtle and sweet instead.

Ingredients

1 kg potatoes (Désirée, Wilja or Cyprus), peeled and cut in quarters
1 garlic bulb, cloves separated and pee

Side dish
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

In a large saucepan, cover the potatoes, garlic and bay leaves with the milk and water. Set over a high heat, bring to the boil and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Drain in a colander and keep 200 ml of the cooking liquid aside but disca