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Leek and thyme mashed potato
Serves 4
Ingredients:
4 medium baking potatoes,
peeled and quartered
50 g (2 oz) butter
75 ml (3 fl oz) semi-skimmed
milk
1 tsp sugar
1 leek, halved lengthways and
finely sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tbsp fresh thyme,
finely chopped
2 tbsp medium white wine
Salt and pepper, freshly ground
Method:
1. Place the potatoes into a perforated
container. Steam at 120°C for 5 minutes or
at 100°C for 10 minutes.
2. Mash the potatoes, adding in the butter,
milk and sugar.
3. Meanwhile, place the leeks and thyme into a
solid steam oven container. Cover with foil
and steam for 8–10 minutes at 100°C. Stir in
the wine and season to taste.
4. Mix the leek mixture into the potatoes, and
serve.
