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Steaming is a process in which food is cooked at a higher temperature than it would normally cook in water. This results in faster cook times than boiling. The reason steaming potatoes is not preferred as a cooking method for mashed potatoes is less starch is released, resulting in gluey mashed potatoes. Submerging the potatoes in water helps remove the excess starch from the potato. Can you still make mashed potatoes by steaming them? Absolutely, they just won’t be as good, as they are when boiled like they are in the ultimate mashed potatoes recipe below.
– Cooks potatoes quickly and evenly.
– Can cook in large batch.
– Excess starch is not removed during cooking, which could result in sticky/gluey mashed potatoes.
Russet potatoes gently folded together with milk and butter for a perfect and comforting cloud-like mashed potatoes.
Easy Classic Mashed PotatoesMaking mashed potatoes is fun and simple enough for the kids to help. This recipe is easy to make and delicious.
Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized OnionsThese simple, delicious mashed potatoes with caramelized onions are sure to delight your guests.