Garlicky Mashed Purple Potatoes
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Garlicky Mashed Purple Potatoes

Filled with anthocyanins, dietary fiber and plenty of vitamins, Japanese purple potatoes are one of my favorite things to cook with. Sometimes, I simply roast one in the oven whole, crack it open and top it with crumbled goat cheese, chopped herbs and olive oil. Topped with any kind of crunch like toasted nuts, that can be dinner. The potatoes can be hard to find, the Whole Foods on Kirby Drive usually carry them as does the Houston Airline Farmer’s market. They are visually stunning and when combined with savory flavorings, simply delicious. You can amp these mashed potatoes up by adding butter and cream, or herbs or aromatic spices like cinnamon and cardamom. Here is a super simple recipe with an aromatic cardamom finish. 

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Cook Time

30 Minutes + Rest Time

Serves

4

Step 1
Peel the Idaho and purple potato and cut into 1/2-inch chunks.
Step 2
Combine with 2 cups of water, cardamom, garlic cloves, salt and black pepper and over high heat in a stockpot, bring to a boil.
Step 3
Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes then turn the heat off and let the potatoes rest for another 10 minutes.
Step 4
Transfer the contents to a mixing bowl and using a paddle, whip the potatoes until smooth and even. Alternately, use a hand mixer to do the same.
Step 5
To do the pop, in a small frying pan, warm up the olive oil over high heat. Add the garlic and cook just until golden. Drizzle over the potatoes and fold in gently. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

1 large Idaho potato (roughly 12-14 oz)

1 large purple sweet potato (roughly 12 -14 oz)

1 teaspoon cardamom, ground

3 large cloves of garlic

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 1/2 teaspoons salt



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1/4 cup olive oil

3 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced

Cilantro sprigs for garnish

Notes & Variations

  • Be careful not to overcook these potatoes or you will lose the brilliant purple color.
  • For a creamier finish, replace the water with milk, coconut milk or a portion of heavy cream.
  • For a spicy tang, add one finely minced serrano pepper to the potato mix while boiling.
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30 Min
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