Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Judas Mashed Potatoes

Something to betray the commensals for; or at least to impress the shit out of them. For full effect these must be served hot and fresh; the leftovers are nonetheless delicious and by no means should go to waste. Some recipes call for a specific type of potatoes, but since 90 percent of my cooking is low budget the only type of potatoes I use are the discount, or just the cheapest ones. As usual, adjust the quantities according to what you like.

Ingredients:
- 2-3 lbs potatoes, peeled, cubed
- one large red onion, chopped and caramelized (on medium heat, in olive oil, yes)
- 1/2 can of coconut milk
- cardamom, ground
- cloves, ground
- black pepper, FRESHLY GROUND
- Jamaican pepper (aka all-spice), ground
- salt

Making:
- boil potatoes until soft, but not falling apart of their own free will (cubing will speed up the process)
- drain the water and mash the potatoes
- add 1/4 can coconut milk and spices, mix
- add coconut milk as needed

My eastern European background requires any potatoes to be accompanied by sour cream, but that is entirely subjective.