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  • Potato Puree with Walnut Oil
    • servings: 8
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    Summary

    A classic mash gets the Cinderella treatment when it's bolstered by the luxurious addition of walnut oil.

    Ingredients

    2 pounds russet potatoes (3 or 4 potatoes), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces

    Coarse salt

    3/4 cup whole milk

    1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature

    3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon walnut oil

    Freshly ground white pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    Place potatoes in a large pot, and add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, and pass hot potatoes through a ricer or a food mill into a large bowl. Cover to keep warm.
    Combine milk, butter, and 1 tablespoon salt in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook until steaming but not bubbling. Add hot-milk mixture to potatoes, and stir until smooth. Stir in oil. Season with pepper.
    Just before serving, beat potato mixture with a whisk until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt to taste.