Wasabi Mashed Potatoes

Name: Wasabi Mashed Potatoes
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1½ lb/680 g russet or other floury potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-in/5-cm chunks; 1½ tsp. kosher or fine sea salt; ⅓ cup/75 ml. heavy whipping cream; ½ cup/120 ml. crème fraîche; 2 tbsp Fresh Wasabi Paste; 4 tbsp/55 g unsalted butter, melted

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Roots

By Diane Morgan

Published 2012

About

The fresh wasabi not only delivers a subtle taste of heat but also colors the potatoes a lovely pale sage green. It might seem over the top to serve the potatoes with the Wasabi-Crusted Roast Beef Tenderloin, but I found the pairing perfect.

Ingredients

1½ lb/680 g russet or other floury potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-in/5-cm chunks
1½

Side dish
Vegetarian

Method

Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and add cold water to cover. Place over high heat, cover partially, and bring to a boil. Add 1 tsp. of the salt and reduce the heat so the water boils gently. Cook until the potatoes are very tender when pierced with a knife, 10 to 12 minu