50/50 Mashed Recipe

Time45m

Serves4

Yukon Gold Potatoes, Butter, Cream, Chives, Potato 'Hay'

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Yukon Gold Potatoes
Peel and chop the 1.5 kg of Yukon Gold potatoes into uniform pieces. Rinse them under cold water to remove excess starch.
2
Cook the Potatoes
Place the chopped potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
3
Drain and Mash
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add 100g of unsalted butter and 150ml of heavy cream. Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Chop the Chives
Finely chop 30g of fresh chives and fold them into the mashed potatoes for added flavor.

5
Prepare Potato 'Hay'
Using 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peel and slice them thinly into matchstick shapes.
6
Fry the Potato Strips
Heat 500ml of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the potato strips in batches. Fry until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season with salt.