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Kartulileem (mashed potatoes)

Kartulileem is Estonian mashed potatoes, smooth and buttery, served alongside meat and fish. It's a classic of everyday family meals.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Nutrition facts

343 kcal per serving

Protein
7.2 g
Carbohydrates
42.4 g
of which sugars
2.1 g
Fat
14.6 g
of which saturated fat
9.5 g
Fiber
4.5 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into large pieces of even size.
  2. Place them in a pan of cold salted water, bring to a boil, then cook for 20 minutes over medium heat until a knife slides in without resistance.
  3. Drain the potatoes and let them dry for 2 minutes in the hot pan.
  4. Mash them with a potato masher or a fork, without blending them so they don't turn sticky.
  5. Heat the milk with the butter, then gradually work it into the mash, stirring.
  6. Season with salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg, then serve piping hot.

Variations and tips

Dill mash. Add 1 tablespoon of chopped dill at the end for a fresher flavour.

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