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Kartöflumúsar (mashed potatoes)

A smooth, simple mash, an essential side for meat and fish dishes in Iceland. It's often served with melted butter and herbs.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Instructions

  1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into large chunks.
  2. Place them in a pan of cold salted water and bring to a boil.
  3. Cook for 20 minutes, until a fork slides easily into them.
  4. Drain them well and let them steam for a moment so they dry out.
  5. Mash them with a potato masher or a fork.
  6. Stir in the butter, then the hot milk little by little while whisking until smooth.
  7. Season with salt, white pepper and nutmeg, then serve right away.

Variations and tips

Garlic version. Sauté a crushed garlic clove in the butter before stirring it in.

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