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Too rushed to whip up homemade mashed potatoes? By performing this simple trick, you’ll combine two steps into one. What a time-saver!
When was the last time you made mashed potatoes from scratch? Yes, the kind made with “real” potatoes that you boil, peel by hand, and mash until they’re just right. It’s probably been a while… but you’re forgiven. After all, in our hectic daily lives where every minute counts, anyone who manages to avoid kitchen shortcuts is a rare find. Although nutritionists are not big fans of those dehydrated potato flakes (which can spike blood sugar levels more than we’d like), peeling potatoes is likely the last thing you want to do after a long day at work.
In terms of simplicity and convenience, instant mashed potatoes, which are ready in just a few minutes, are hard to beat. You sprinkle the magic powder into a mix of milk and preheated water, stir with a wooden spoon, let it sit for a moment, and voilà, you scoop a generous serving onto your plate. Quick and easy. Meanwhile, making homemade mashed potatoes seems like an eternity in comparison. You start by boiling the potatoes in water or baking them in the oven unpeeled, then you peel them one by one (without burning your fingers, if possible). Next, you grab your potato ricer, masher, or even just a fork if necessary, to crush the potatoes to your desired consistency, before finishing off with milk, butter, and/or cream.
This process might seem endless at first glance… but there’s actually a way to streamline it! With a “hack” shared by Chef Juan Arbelaez on Instagram, you can save precious time by peeling and mashing your cooked potatoes in one fell swoop. How? By pressing them through a turned-over skimmer!
By doing this, the skin sticks to the convex side, while the flesh pushes through the mesh. This eliminates the need for multiple tools and actions, as a simple skimmer (or colander) takes on the dual role of peeling and mashing. Now that’s clever…
Say goodbye to those packets and the tedious peeling chore! With this tip endorsed by Chef Juan Arbelaez, homemade mashed potatoes are back in style. Just one simple gesture, one skimmer, and you’re ready to serve a restaurant-quality mashed potatoes… without spending your entire evening in the kitchen. Turns out, you no longer have to choose between speed and authenticity.
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