Mash, boring mash!!!

Quackers

Thanks for that Arkonite.

It all sounds perfect except for that last sentence - the bit about steak.

I'm a veggie :rotfl: Mr Q will like the steak though.

Quackers

'Am I the only one who can't do mash? I have tried every potato under the sun (or should that be under the soil), and I always get lumps!!!'

I blame the potatoes. Sometimes I get lumps, sometimes I dont.

I actually quite like lumpy bits

tiff

Quackers wrote:

Why does homemade champ in England NEVER EVER taste the same as when I am in Ireland? Am going to N Ireland in May for a girlie weekend - am now looking forward to a luverly plate of champ.

Have you got a special recipe Arkonite? Or do you cook it exactly the same way as Greenlogo posted. I'll try it that way next time I attempt to cook it.

Probably because Irish potatoes are THE best! So floury and tasty, I love them. My in laws have a house in Ireland and will be bringing me back a sack of spuds when they next go over

tiff

Quackers wrote:

'Am I the only one who can't do mash? I have tried every potato under the sun (or should that be under the soil), and I always get lumps!!!'

I blame the potatoes. Sometimes I get lumps, sometimes I dont.

I actually quite like lumpy bits

Cook the potatoes until they're quite soft, then use an electric hand whisk with butter and milk to whisk up. I NEVER have lumps! My husband always used to moan about my lumpy mash.

moggins

My family won't eat mash unless it has some lumps, I did it lump free once and they nearly refused to eat it.

System

I tell my lot that lumps give it texture.:D

nickinoo

I just love mash! We eat spuds most days in this house as we both just love them, my little one loves her mash too.

I like to put wholegrain mustard in with mash sometimes, it gives a great flavour. Most of my other favourites have already been mentioned. I like to just add a ton of grated cheese when mashed & it tastes yummy. Another good thing with mash is caramalised onions.

My mum in law makes the best mash in the world & also the best potato salad-she's Irish so say no more!

arkonite_babe

Another wee tip on mash................ when the tatties are just cooked, and just before you mash em up, crack an egg into them. The heat of the tatties cooks the egg and it's yummy

System

Another good thing with mash is caramalised onions

Excuse my ignorance but what are caramalised onions?

Anne_Marie_2

Judi wrote:

Excuse my ignorance but what are caramalised onions?

Thinly sliced red or white onions, sauteed over low heat in olive oil for quite some time (maybe about 30 mins), until they are soft and dark brown, dash of balsamic vinegar can be added if liked, think some people like to add bit of sugar too. Don't be tempted to cook them quickly on higher heat, not the same effect at all, and remember to stir frequently.