Mashed potato

Mashed Potato

Mashed potato or mashed potatoes (/mæʃt pəˈteɪtoʊ/), is a dish prepared by mashing boiled potatoes. The dish is usually made with milk, butter, salt, and pepper. It is commonly served as a side dish to meat, particularly roast meat.

Etymology

The term "mashed potato" is first known to have been used in 1747 in The Art of Cookery, a cookbook by Hannah Glasse. The word "mash" is derived from the Old English masc or max, meaning "soft mixture", and "potato" comes from the Spanish patata (the name used by the Spanish for the plant when they first encountered it in South America).

Preparation

Mashed potatoes are made by first boiling potatoes until they are soft. They are then drained and mashed using a potato masher or a ricer. Butter, milk, salt, and pepper are then added and mixed in. Some variations may include the addition of cream, garlic, cheese, or herbs.

Variations

There are many variations of mashed potatoes worldwide. In the United Kingdom, the dish is commonly served with gravy. In France, a similar dish known as pommes purée is made with a higher butter content. In the United States, mashed potatoes are often served with gravy, turkey, and stuffing during Thanksgiving.

Related Terms

• Potato
• Roast meat
• Gravy
• Pommes purée
• Thanksgiving
• Garlic
• Cheese
• Herbs

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Mashed potato
• Wikipedia's article - Mashed potato

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