Whipped Potatoes With Basil Oil Recipes

WHIPPED POTATOES WITH BASIL OIL

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and cut in 1-inch cubes. Boil in lightly salted water until tender. Drain and put in a bowl.
• Beat the potatoes slowly, using a hand mixer or the whip attachment of an upright mixer.
• Gradually add the hot milk. When milk is mixed in, slowly drizzle in olive oil, followed by melted butter, salt and pepper.
• To serve, drizzle basil oil over whipped potatoes, and garnish with cracked pepper and chives.

BASIL MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes and garlic in small stock pot,cover with water.
• Add 1 tsp of the salt and bring to boil over high heat.
• Cook until tender,about 25 minutes.
• Drain in colander.
• Place basil in bowl of food processor,process until finely chopped,with motor still running.
• Gradually add olive oil.
• Set aside.
• Mash potatoes and garlic using ricer or food mill (gives potatoes a better texture,but if you don't have either,just mash them the usual way!).
• Transfer to large bowl and add cream,basil-oil mixture,the remaining 1 tsp of salt,and pepper.
• Mix well.
• Serve Suggested wines:Cabernet Sauvignion or Pinot Noir.