Anchovy Mashed Potatoes

Recipe Categories : | Anchovy | Potatoes | MAIN INDEX |

Serves : 6

Ingredients :

• 6 large (about 3½ lb) baking potatoes
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• ¾ stick (6 tbsp) unsalted butter
• 8 flat anchovies, rinsed, patted dry, and minced
• ¾ cup milk
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh chives or scallion greens

Preparation and Cooking Instructions :

1. Peel potatoes and cut into 1" pieces.
2. In a steamer set over boiling water steam potatoes, covered, until very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
3. In a large heavy saucepan cook onion in 4 tablespoons butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add anchovies and cook, mashing them, until they dissolve, about 1 minute. Stir in milk, cream, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter and heat until hot but not boiling.
4. Force potatoes through a ricer or food mill into pan and stir until smooth. Stir in chives and salt and pepper to taste.