Pure de Batata

Name: Pure de Batata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cubed; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed; 1 tsp kosher salt

A silky Brazilian mashed potato side infused with garlic browned in butter and warmed milk.

35 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

BrazilianSideStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cubed
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1

Place 2 lbs peeled, cubed Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2

Cook for 15 minutes until fork-tender, then drain thoroughly and return to the pot.
3

Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small skillet over low heat, add 2 minced garlic cloves, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Add the garlic butter mixture, 1/2 cup warmed whole milk, and 1 tsp kosher salt to the pot with the potatoes.
5

Mash until smooth and serve warm.

Questions

Can I make Pure de Batata dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Pure de Batata keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Pure de Batata?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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