I made mashed potatoes with a ricer, and they came out very lumpy/grainy. My mom has always used a ricer, and never has any problems. This has happened to me before, so this time I heated the milk and butter before I added them, but no luck. Do you know the cause, and any way to fix it?
2007-11-21 08:57:45 · 7 answers · asked by nlmelley 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
If the potatoes are undercooked, you will always get lumpy mashed potatoes. On the other hand, if they are overcooked, you will get a soggy, mushy consistency. Keep checking while you boil. Just when you get to the point where a fork penetrates easily, they're done. Drain and rice. And a ricer is the best way to get a smooth consistency.
2007-11-21 09:05:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like you, I love using a ricer, it makes terrific potatoes. I think the ricer will do a better job if the potatoes are cold. If that doesn't work, I'd use a masher to get rid of the lumps. Good luck and enjoy your leftovers.
2016-05-24 22:33:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the potatoes are cooked .
Also try can milk and cream cheese--in place of regular milk and butter.
2007-11-21 09:02:39 · answer #3 · answered by Fred F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing that you overboiled your potatoes, which can make them mealy. Try cooking them a little less (just until a knife slides in easily). Also, you could bake them instead of boiling.
2007-11-21 09:01:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am still wondering why you used a ricer to make simple mashed potatoes...
2007-11-21 09:01:22 · answer #5 · answered by lovebitesrns 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Run them through more that once, they come out nice and smooth
2007-11-21 09:02:24 · answer #6 · answered by Jean S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you using the disk with the smallest holes?
2007-11-21 09:11:13 · answer #7 · answered by Taina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋