Forget everything you thought you knew about mashed potatoes! Mary Berry, the culinary legend herself, has a secret ingredient that will transform your humble side dish into something truly special. She reveals in her cookbook, ‘Family Sunday Lunches,’ that adding celeriac to mashed potatoes is a ‘wonderful change from the classic.’
Now, you might be thinking, ‘Celeriac? What’s that?’ It’s a root vegetable with a soft, almost creamy texture, and when mashed with potatoes, it creates a smoother consistency, making your mash luxuriously creamy without adding extra fat. Plus, celeriac has a slightly sweet, earthy flavor that complements the potatoes beautifully, adding depth and complexity to the overall taste.
But there’s more! Celeriac is packed with vitamins C and K, giving you a nutritional boost while you indulge in your favorite comfort food.
Ready to experience the magic of celeriac-infused mashed potatoes? Here’s Mary Berry’s recipe:
Ingredients:
* 750g King Edward potatoes
* 750g celeriac
* 200g full-fat creme fraiche
* Salt and pepper
Instructions:
1. Peel and cube the potatoes and celeriac into 3-centimeter pieces.
2. Place the potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and season with salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes, or until tender.
3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the saucepan. Mash them with a potato masher.
4. While the potatoes are cooking, place the celeriac in a separate saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15 minutes, or until tender.
5. Drain the celeriac and transfer it to a food processor. Blend until completely smooth.
6. Add the smooth celeriac to the mashed potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
7. Stir in the creme fraiche.
8. Gently warm the celeriac mashed potatoes in a saucepan and serve.
Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simple yet sophisticated take on a classic comfort food. Mary Berry’s celeriac-infused mashed potatoes are sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen!
