Why does it taste delicious? I had doubts, but my curiosity won in the end. One night, I decided to try Jourdyn’s technique. I did what she did: put avocado oil on the skins, used chicken broth instead of stock, and waited nervously to see what would happen.
After cooking the potatoes in hot water, I poured out the water but kept some aside to use when mashing them. Next, I crushed the potatoes, including the skin, with some butter, a little of the saved broth, and a lot of black pepper. What happened? The tastes were amazing! The broth gave a special savory taste that water couldn’t provide, and the potato skins added a nice, rough texture.
My children, who usually prefer smooth textures, were interested in the slightly lumpy texture. And my husband, who really loves traditional mashed potatoes, asked me, “What did you change this time?” “These are fantastic!” Simply put, the new recipe was very successful.
Feeling motivated by this achievement, I began trying out new things. After seeing a TikTok video by @potatolover97, I decided to add some sour cream and chopped chives to my next dish for more flavor and a pop of color. The sour cream’s sharp taste combined perfectly with the creamy potatoes, making our simple side dish the highlight of the meal.
Thanks to my experience on TikTok, I discovered that mashed potatoes can be more exciting than I thought. They can be used as a blank space for cooking experiments. From adding roasted garlic and parmesan cheese to using truffle oil for special events, there are countless options available.
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