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How to Make Joël Robuchon’s Mashed Potatoes ⭐️⭐️⭐️ FULL RECIPE BELOW ⬇️ Ingredients: 1.25kg ratte potato (or Yukon gold) (your yield should be 1kg after peeling) 250mL whole milk 250g unsalted butter, diced 4-5 sprigs thyme 1 tsp black peppercorns 2 cloves garlic, gently smashed Fine sea salt, to taste INSTRUCTIONS: 1. In a large, heavy bottom pot, ideally large enough to fit all your potatoes in a single layer, cover your potatoes with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower your heat to medium. Allow your potatoes to cook for 20-30 minutes, or until you can pierce your potatoes with a pairing knife with zero resistance. 2. While your potatoes are cooking, bring your milk to a boil with your thyme, garlic and black peppercorns. As soon as it comes to a boil, turn off the heat and allow the aromatics to steep while the milk stays hot. 3. When your potatoes are done cooking, strain them, and let them sit in the strainer for 5-10 minutes to allow steam to be released. Once they are cool enough to touch, but still hot, peel the potatoes & discard the skins. 4. Press your potatoes through a potato ricer into a large bowl. Strain the aromatics out of your milk, and pour half of the milk into the riced potatoes. Fold the milk gently into the potatoes until incorporated. Then, pass your potatoes once more through a fine mesh strainer into a large pot (this step is optional, but does result in THE smoothest potatoes). 5. Put the pot over low heat, and add more milk as needed until your potatoes are smooth. At this point, you can decide how smooth/luxurious you would like your potatoes. If you want them to be more of a "purée", add all of the butter and remaining milk for the true Joel Robuchon Ratio. If you want more of a traditional mashed potato consistency, add less milk, and half the butter. Regardless of what you choose, at this point you can season your potatoes with salt to taste. Serve your potatoes as a side with any roast or braised meat, and enjoy! #mashedpotatoes #michelin #potato #homecooking #Recipe