Potatoes may be puréed in several ways—but do not use a food processor as the result will be gluggy.
Hold a sieve securely over a bowl and press the cooked potatoes through using a wooden spoon.
Place the cooked potatoes in a mouli set over a bowl. Turn the handle to force the potato through.
Push the cooked potatoes a little at a time through a ricer, into a large bowl.
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