- ½-1 medium potato per serve
- Water
How to boil a potato
- Thoroughly wash the potatoes under cold water.
- Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Heat saucepan over medium-high heat until water is boiling
- Boil the potatoes for 20 minutes or until soft in the middle.
- Remove the potatoes from the water and serve.
How to make mashed potatoes
- Peel the white or sweet potatoes and chop into 2cm cubes.
- Add potatoes to a saucepan and cover with water. Bring water to the boil over medium-high heat. Boil the potatoes for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.
- Once cooked, drain potatoes using a colander or sieve.
- Place potatoes in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon milk. Mash with a potato masher or fork until soft and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with roughly chopped chives on top.
How to boil a potato
STEP 1:
Thoroughly wash the potatoes under cold water.
STEP 2:
Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Heat saucepan over medium-high heat until water is boiling.
STEP 3:
Boil the potatoes for 20 minutes or until soft in the middle.
STEP 4:
Remove the potatoes from the water and serve.
How to make mashed potatoes
STEP 1:
Peel the white or sweet potatoes and chop into 2cm cubes.
STEP 2:
Add potatoes to a saucepan and cover with water. Bring water to the boil over medium-high heat. Boil the potatoes for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.
STEP 3:
Once cooked, drain potatoes using a colander or sieve.
STEP 4:
Place potatoes in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon milk. Mash with a potato masher or fork until soft and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper.
STEP 5:
Serve with roughly chopped chives on top.
