European
Sweden - Side Dishes
Potatismos (Swedish Mashed Potatoes)
Chef's Menu Description
Fluffy, luxurious Swedish mashed potatoes whipped with warm farmhouse butter, single cream, sea salt, and freshly grated nutmeg.
Ingredients
- • 1kg floury potatoes (such as King Edward or Maris Piper), peeled and quartered
- • 75g unsalted Swedish butter, diced
- • 150ml warm whole milk or single cream
- • 1/4 tsp freshly grated whole nutmeg
- • 1.5 tsp fine sea salt
- • Pinch of freshly ground white pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Boil potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until completely tender. Drain thoroughly.
2
Phase 2
Return potatoes to hot pot on low heat for 1 minute, shaking gently to evaporate moisture for lighter mash.
3
Phase 3
Pass potatoes through a potato ricer into a warm bowl. Add diced butter and stir vigorously until melted.
4
Phase 4
Gradually whisk in warm cream or milk, grated nutmeg, salt, and white pepper with a balloon whisk until silky and cloud-like.