Avener’s Wasabi Mashed Potatoes
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Vegetables- potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves
- Neutral oil such as canola or grapeseed (optional)
- 4 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into larger cubes
- 1/2 cup cream, warmed
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp. wasabi powder (dehydrated horseradish, see note)
Directions
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Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place garlic cloves inside a piece of foil; drizzle with a little oil, if desired. Seal foil and roast garlic in oven for 15 minutes. Remove and discard peels.
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Meanwhile, cover potatoes with water. Bring to boil and cook until tender. Drain; puree in food processor with garlic, cream, butter, salt, pepper and wasabi powder, and process until smooth.
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Note: Wasabi powder is available in Asian markets and some natural foods stores.