Wasabi Mashed Potatoes for 2
Wasabi Mashed Potatoes for 2 is a spicy, Asian inspired twist on a classic comfort food. Pair with fish, pork or chicken to spice up a romantic dinner for two!
This Asian inspired comfort dish is becoming a staple in our house for whenever we make salmon or other types of fish. Sometimes I get a little sick of rice pilaf and need to change things up. And let me tell you, I can PUT DOWN some mashed potatoes. It’s a skill I developed at a very young age. There’s something about the simplicity of mashed potatoes that make them so comforting. That’s why, I love this Wasabi Mashed Potato recipe; it is so quick and simple… with the added bonus of spicy wasabi!
Start by peeling the potatoes. I usually do this over a paper bag so I can throw it out easily. Then, dice the potatoes into one-inch pieces. This will help the potatoes cook quickly and evenly. Throw those bad boys in a pot, cover them with water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Once at a rolling boil, cook for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. Fork tender means you can stick a fork in the potato easily with no resistance. LIKE BUTTA! Drain. Return potatoes to the pot.
Here’s where the fun begins.
Mash the potatoes to your heart’s content. Add milk, cream cheese, butter, wasabi, salt and pepper. If you do not have cream cheese, use butter instead. Whisk together ingredients just until combined. Be careful not to overmix the potatoes or they will become gummy.
Time for a taste test. Add salt if needed. Also, if you want more heat, add an additional ½ teaspoon of wasabi. Don’t say I didn’t warn you though 😉
Serve immediately. These Wasabi Mashed Potatoes pair nicely with fish, pork and chicken. Add a green veggie and you’re all set!
Check out the full recipe below.
Recipe Disclaimer: For the blog I typically post recipes that feed at least a family of 4. However, I don’t know how many kids are going to take a liking to you spicing up their potatoes. This may be more of an “adults only” dish so the recipe feeds 2-3 people. There are only 2 of us in my household (plus one fur baby) so I usually make our dinners in small batches anyways. Maybe some of you can appreciate and relate to that? The recipe can be very easily doubled or tripled to accomodate a larger group.
Cheers!
Kelsey Renee
Wasabi Mashed Potatoes for 2
Ingredients
- 3 large russet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon + ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- ½ cup of milk
- 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
Instructions
- 1. Peel potatoes and cut into one-inch cubes.
- 2. Add potatoes to a large pot and cover with water. Add one teaspoon of salt to the water.
- 3. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Boil for 10-15 minutes or until fork tender.
- 4. Remove from heat and drain potatoes in a colander.
- 5. Return potatoes to pot. Using a potato masher (or a wire whisk), mash potatoes until only small pieces remain.
- 6. Add milk, cream cheese, butter, wasabi paste, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper. Whisk together until smooth. Some small lumps may remain.
- 7. Fold in chives.
- 8. Optional: add salt and/or wasabi paste to taste.
- 9. Serve immediately.
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