Kartoplyane Pyure z Smazhenoyu Tsybuleyu (Mashed Potatoes with Fried Onions)
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Potatoes, peeled and cubed — 1 kg (2 1/4 lb)
- Whole milk, warmed — 150 ml (2/3 cup)
- Unsalted butter — 60 g (1/4 cup)
- Large Onions, thinly sliced — 2
- Sunflower oil — 3 tbsp
- Fine salt and black pepper — to taste
Method
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-18 minutes until very tender, then drain well.
- Mash the potatoes with half the butter and the warm milk until smooth, and season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat and cook the sliced onions slowly, stirring often, for 15-18 minutes, until deeply golden and sweet.
- Spoon the mashed potato into serving bowls and top with the remaining butter and the fried onions.
Introduction: Simple buttery mashed potato topped with sweet, deeply fried onions is a comfort-food staple across Ukraine, served alongside everything from holubtsi to grilled meats.
Cultural Background: Simple buttery mashed potato topped with sweet, deeply fried onions is a comfort-food staple across Ukraine, served alongside everything from holubtsi to grilled meats. The fried onion topping, cooked low and slow until golden, is considered essential rather than optional.
Tips: Warm the milk before adding it to the potatoes to keep the mash smooth and hot. Cook the onions low and slow rather than on high heat, so they turn sweet rather than bitter.
Variations: Add fried mushrooms alongside the onions for extra flavour. Stir a spoonful of sour cream into the mash for extra richness. Vegetarian as written. Fully vegan when made with plant milk and plant-based butter or oil.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Reheating: Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat with a splash of milk, stirring, for 5-6 minutes.
FAQs:
Q: Why are my fried onions not turning golden?
A: The heat is likely too high; reduce to medium-low and be patient, as slow cooking is what develops the sweetness and colour.
Q: Can I make the mash ahead?
A: Yes, though it is best reheated gently with a little extra milk to restore its texture.
- Potatoes, peeled and cubed — 1 kg (2 1/4 lb)
- Whole milk, warmed — 150 ml (2/3 cup)
- Unsalted butter — 60 g (1/4 cup)
- Large Onions, thinly sliced — 2
- Sunflower oil — 3 tbsp
- Fine salt and black pepper — to taste
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