Ultimate French Mashed Potatoes (Joël Robuchon)
Joel Robuchon's Mashed Potatoes - the best mashed potatoes recipe in the whole world. Learn how to make perfect mashed potatoes, complete with step-by-step picture guide.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (1kg) russet potatoes (scrubbed but unpeeled)
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- 10 oz (280g) unsalted butter ((2 1/2 sticks), cut into cubes)
- 250 ml . whole milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 3 dashes ground white pepper
Steps
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Place the potatoes in a saucepan with 8 cups of cold water and 1 tablespoon of coarse salt. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until a knife easily slips into the potatoes, about 30 minutes. Drain the potatoes and peel them.
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Pass the potatoes through a potato ricer into a large bowl.
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Slowly pass the potatoes through the potato ricer.
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In a small saucepan, heat the milk until it comes to a boil. Meanwhile, transfer the riced potatoes to a Dutch oven or saucepan. Over medium-low heat, add the chilled butter cubes to the potatoes and stir continuously for about 5 minutes, until smooth and creamy.
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Pour in the very hot milk in a thin stream, stirring briskly. Continue stirring until all the milk is absorbed. Turn off the heat and add 2 1/4 teaspoons of salt and ground white pepper.
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Serve the mashed potatoes immediately. If desired, add a small cube of butter on top before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet


















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