I've already confessed countless times before (but I'm too lazy to look for and post links proving so hrhr) that I cannot cook. I can whip up a blog post or a feature article in minutes, read a book in less than a week, or shop for hoursss, but I always become nervous when faced with recipe books and forced to work it in the kitchen. Now, because of something I really, really need to save up for, I stopped myself from buying a serving (or two) of KFC's Famous Bowl (blogged here) earlier. Instead, I asked Marsha that we make our own version today XD Marsha is one of my officemates and a really good friend. We were supposed to be housemates in a yet-to-be-found apartment but because of some unforeseen circumstances, I am now living with her at her house.
On our way from the office, we passed by the market and bought recipes for our mashed potato. :)
I know that almost every one of you already knows how to make it, so forgive me if you think this will just be a waste of your time. More than anything else, this post will serve as a reminder for me on how to make it in the future. You see, it is easy for me to memorize lines from books and movies and remember prices of books or shoes I would want to buy, but it is hard for me to not forget the recipes my Mom, Grandma, and friends have taught me. I guess I'm really doomed to a life of instant noodles, canned goods, and fastfood XD
Anyway, to future Krissy, here's how you make mashed potato (note that I won't be able to use fancy schmanzy terms in cooking:
We started with a dozen potatoes. Sorry I wasn't able to take a photo, but they would have to be boiled first until they're tender, and then peeled after cooling a bit.
Add a little evaporated milk
Can you smell that yummy-ness now? Add butter.
Add salt and pepper to taste. Continue mashing them until you get an almost smooth texture. You can use a food processor, of course, but I like my mashed potato with small chunks. Those are Marsha's hands, btw :)
Tada! You're done! We added corn kernels on this version. We also wanted to add cheese but we ran out of it and we were too lazy to return to the market XD
It was delicious! Thank you Sasha for the recipe. Hopefully I'll get to try making this on my own next time. I also want to try it with mushrooms, or cheese and corned beef, or plain ol' gravy. :D
Now, do you want to know why I really, really need to save up? My friends, I am going to Singapore and Malaysia on October 25 - 30! It is my first time to travel abroad with all expenses paid for by myself so I am feeling such a grown-up! I am so excited! :D
And before I end this post, I just want to greet my Papa a Happy Father's Day! I love you Pa, thank you for everything. ♥♥ Happy Father's Day to you too, Rick. ♥♥
Comments
i love it! :) i want to go out of the country again ;p
I think I should make it again tomorrow, haha
I usually peel the potatoes first and cut them up into small cubes before boiling them. They cook faster and mash a little easier. But you do lose a little more of the potato when you peel it raw.
I hope your dad had a wonderful father's day!
I miss you girlie. What have you been up to, gotta read back :D
on the other hand, the mashed potatoes look super good! put in some gravy and YUMMY ! you're ready to go!
A cooking post!
WOW! :D
So you're coming to Malaysia ... which part of Malaysia? To the beach, mountains or the City of Kuala Lumpur? Welcome and I hope you will enjoy your holiday here.