Mashed Potatoes With Anchovies

Name: Mashed Potatoes With Anchovies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs potatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; 8 anchovies; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup oil; 1/2 cup creme fraiche

Submitted by hectorthebat

"Recipes by Clotilde Dusoulier, drawn from the book Chocolate & Zucchini"

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 lbs potatoes
1 teaspoon salt
8 anchovies
2 garlic cloves
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
¹⁄₄ cup oil
¹⁄₂ cup creme fraiche

directions

Peel and cut the potatoes in 1/2-inch slices. Rinse under cold water and transfer to a large saucepan. Add cold water to cover the potatoes by an inch and add the salt. Set over medium-high heat, cover, and bring to a simmer. Remove the lid, lower the heat to medium, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.
While the potatoes cook, mash the anchovies, garlic, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil with a mortar and pestle, or with a bowl and fork. Combine the anchovy mixture with the cream and warm up for a few seconds in the microwave (or in a small saucepan over medium heat) until hot but not boiling.
Drain the potatoes and return to the pan. Add the anchovy mixture and the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Set the pan over medium-low heat, and mash the potatoes with a fork or potato ricer, incorporating the other ingredients. Taste, adjust the seasoning, and keep warm until ready to serve.