Minted Mashed Potatoes

 

Mashed potato is a popular English potato recipe.  It is very versatile at it goes with so many cooked recipes such as fried meat & fish, sausages and stew.  It is also easy to make and yield delicious creamy potato dish.

Minted Mashed Potatoes

  • Using a large pan, boil the potatoes in salted water for 20-30 minutes or until potatoes have softened.
  • Drain using a colander.
  • Return the potatoes into the pan and mash with a masher 🙂 or a fork while still hot.
  • Pour in the olive oil and stir in the butter or margarine with the mint sauce.  Mix well until properly incorporated.
  • Add the nutmeg and season with salt.
  • Scatter the chopped mint leaves on top.

Serve with grilled meat, fish, stew or sausages.

 

 Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs white potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 oz softened butter or margarine
  • 1½ tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp mint sauce
  • small pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
  • salt & pepper

 

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