Mashed Potatoes with Nutmeg and Green Onions
4 servings
60 minutes
Mashed potatoes with nutmeg and green onions is a delicate and aromatic dish of European cuisine that combines classic comfort flavors with subtle spicy notes. Historically, mashed potatoes became popular due to their simplicity and versatility, serving as an ideal side dish for meat, fish, and vegetables. The addition of nutmeg gives it an exquisite aroma, while green onions add freshness and a slight spiciness. The creamy texture is achieved through butter and milk, while garlic sautéed in oil adds a subtle depth of flavor. This dish is perfect for both everyday dinners and festive tables, providing warmth and enjoyment to everyone who tries it.
1
Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water.
- Potato: 1 kg
- Salt: to taste
2
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a saucepan, add 3 cloves of garlic, and pour in milk to your liking. Remove the garlic when it softens. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 3 heads
- Milk: 300 ml
- Nutmeg: to taste
3
Drain the potatoes, add salt, put a teaspoon of butter and mash with a masher, pour in the mixture of butter and milk, whip into puree. Pour in the rest of the mixture, mash again and whip.
- Potato: 1 kg
- Salt: to taste
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Milk: 300 ml
4
Chop the onion finely and add it to the puree, mix well.
- Green onion tops (scallion greens): 1 bunch
