Mashed Potatoes

3 servings

60 minutes

Mashed potatoes are a simple yet incredibly delicious dish of Russian cuisine. Its roots go back to village traditions when housewives found ways to prepare potatoes to be hearty and aromatic. The tender flesh of the potato, roasted in the oven with olive oil and spices, acquires a crispy golden crust. This recipe combines simplicity and rich flavor: fragrant black pepper, paprika, and khmeli-suneli add zest, while olive oil gives it a velvety texture. Mashed potatoes are perfect as a standalone dish or as a side for meat and fish. They are served with sauces, herbs, or sour cream, enjoying the combination of crispy crust and softness inside. The dish is great for cozy family dinners and friendly gatherings.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 223.1
• Proteins: 3.3g
• Fats: 10.6g
• Carbohydrates: 30.2g

Ingredients

• Potato: 5 pc
• Olive oil: 30 ml
• Salt: to taste
• Black allspice: to taste
• Paprika: to taste
• Khmeli-suneli: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all necessary ingredients.

2. Cut the potato in half.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 5 piece

3. Put it in the pot.

4. Fill with water and boil for 20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 5 piece

5. Place on parchment.

6. Crush with a glass.

7. Water with oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 30 ml

8. To salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

9. Sprinkle with spices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Black allspice:  to taste
   • Paprika:  to taste
   • Khmeli-suneli:  to taste

10. Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 20 minutes.