Puré de Papas

Name: Puré de Papas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 lbs yellow potatoes, peeled, cubed; 4 tbsp unsalted butter, sliced; 1/2 cup evaporated milk, warmed; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

A silky Peruvian-style mashed potato dish enriched with creamy evaporated milk and a touch of nutmeg.

35 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

PeruvianSideStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs yellow potatoes, peeled, cubed
4 tbsp unsalted butter, sliced
1/2 cup evaporated milk, warmed
1 tsp fine sea salt
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

1

Place 2 lbs peeled, cubed yellow potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water by one inch.
2

Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
3

Drain water thoroughly and return pot to low heat for 1 minute to dry excess moisture.
4

Rice or mash potatoes directly in the pot.
5

Vigorously mix in 4 tbsp sliced unsalted butter, 1/2 cup warmed evaporated milk, 1 tsp fine sea salt, and 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg until smooth.

Questions

Can I make Puré de Papas dairy-free?

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

How long does Puré de Papas keep?

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

Can I halve or double Puré de Papas?

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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