Mashed Potatoes with Pine Nuts

MASHED POTATOES WITH PINE NUTS

 

The addition of spices and fried nuts transform mashed potatoes into an exotic dish.


Serves 6

  • 2 lb (900 g) potatoes

  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped

  • 2 tbs oil

  • 3 oz (75 g) butter

  • 3 fl oz (75 ml) milk

  • 3 tbs pine nuts

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 tbs parsley, finely chopped

  • a good pinch nutmeg and chili pepper salt, pepper

  1. Wash and boil the potatoes.

  2. Fry the onion in oil till golden, add the pine nuts and let them brown.

  3. Peel and mash the potatoes, beat in butter and milk and season with salt, pepper and spices.

  4. Serve with the onion and pine nuts on top and a sprinkling of parsley.

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