Ginger-Sesame Mashed Potatoes
Chef: Edward Sun of Cafe Sunflower in Atlanta. “When our large extended family gets together for the holidays, meals are a mash-up between traditional Thanksgiving fixings and dishes from our elder Chinese relatives. The fresh ginger and sesame oil in mashed potatoes is a literal translation of merging cultural palates,”…
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Chef: Edward Sun of Cafe Sunflower in Atlanta. “When our large extended family gets together for the holidays, meals are a mash-up between traditional Thanksgiving fixings and dishes from our elder Chinese relatives. The fresh ginger and sesame oil in mashed potatoes is a literal translation of merging cultural palates,” says Sun. Sesame oil lends flavor to a simple potato mash. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.
Ingredients
- salt
- soy margarine
- plain soymilk
- Yukon Gold potatoes
- -long piece fresh ginger
- pure sesame oil
Preparation
1 | Bring potatoes, ginger, salt, and enough water to cover potatoes by 1 inch to a boil in large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. 2 | Drain, and discard ginger. Return potatoes to pot, and mash with remaining ingredients over medium-low heat 3 to 5 minutes, or until most of liquid has evaporated.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size Per 3/4-cup serving
- Calories 80
- Carbohydrate Content 16 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 2 g
- Fiber Content 1 g
- Protein Content 2 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 66 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g