does it really make a difference in the texture of the mashed potatoes....been making with my trusty electric mixer...well since I'm a little girl...(long ago)...But I've noticed many of the chef's on tv swear by the potato ricer...is it worth the purchase? Thanks Guys!!
2007-12-11 13:49:01 · 7 answers · asked by bikergal34 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Oh! if you use a mixer the potatoes will end up too pastelike - they are supposed to be fluffy. A ricer will improve the texture but to be honest I have found that a good old fashioned hand masher works the best. I find that you have to really get in there and work it, use some muscle and go to town with 'em, add some heavy cream and butter - dash of salt and yummm.... but seriously, nix the mixer. I used to use that thinking it was a time saver until I tasted the difference.
2007-12-11 13:58:34 · answer #1 · answered by zeechou 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A ricer is especially nice for sweet potatoes/yams because it traps that fibrous stuff that comes with sweet potatoes/yams. A previous poster is right though, you don't rice mashed potatoes. You put a whole, or a large piece, of a peeled, boiled potato into the ricer and squeeze it through the ricer. It comes out with a light fluffy texture. After "ricing," you add some cream and butter and stir GENTLY to combine and you'll have the lightest, fluffiest mashed potatoes you've ever tasted.
2007-12-11 14:06:50 · answer #2 · answered by life is good 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A simple ricer may consist of a small plate made from plastic or metal that is has multiple holes drilled into it. After cooking your potatoes, place them into the hopper, and squeeze the handles to extrude the mashed potato through the perforated disk. These units are designed to mash unpeeled potatoes, leaving the skins behind. Not having to peel the potatoes before boiling them saves a lot of time in the kitchen. The best ricers available will produce a mashed potato that is even textured, light, and smooth. Once in the bowl, the potatoes can then be stirred by hand with the addition of some milk and butter for extra creaminess.
2015-08-15 15:38:16 · answer #3 · answered by Shanaya 2 · 7⤊ 0⤋
You can't "rice" mashed potatoes. The way I use mine is, I boil the potatoes and then run them through the ricer for serving them. You can add butter then or just sprinkle them with seasoning of your choice. They make for a lighter potato with a lighter texture. It's nice for a change of pace, but if you're craving mashed potatoes, a mixer is your best friend!
2007-12-11 13:58:46 · answer #4 · answered by Maria W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think after rice cereal, you begin veggies. At this age you can use a blender, because the foods need to be pureed and have no chunks in them until they are older (8-10 months old). Steam the veggies, blend and freeze, add water to thin, if needed. Same with fruits, like apples, bananas, pears, etc. When it's time to introduce meals, blend whatever you eat and feed to baby or freeze for later use.
2016-05-23 03:52:21 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been debating whether I want to get a ricer for the same reason you mentioned. Part of me thinks it's just something else to wash that will probably end up in my utility draw and another part thinks it would be a nice gadget.
Right now I'm sticking with my masher and things are fine.
2007-12-11 14:15:42 · answer #6 · answered by Dave C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't bother. The mixer is the best way to mash those potatoes as far as I'm concerned and I've been cooking way too many years to mention.
2007-12-11 13:53:52 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋