Duchess Potatoes

Potatoes are often taken for granted as ordinary and widely available. They are used in almost all meals, and are usually cooked in stews or fried as chips. There are several recipes for cooking potatoes in tastier and more special ways. One of the most exquisite ways to serve potatoes is as Duchess Potatoes.

Preparation time: 50 minutes.
Cooking time: 30 minutes.
Serves: 6 

Ingredients

1/4 kg potatoes.
2 large eggs (reserve one tablespoon)
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup grated cheese

Method

1. Peel and boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and allow them to dry. Mash thoroughly until they are smooth and creamy.
2. Combine the eggs, milk,, cream, pepper, and some salt. Mix the mashed potatoes and make them smooth. Place them in the refrigerator for 30 mins.
3. Remove from the refrigerator and put the mashed potatoes into a piping bag or syringe with a large star nozzle. Pipe into bite sizes on a greased grilling tray.
4. Brush with the reserved egg to give a crisp, golden finish. Grill for 15 minutes, until golden. Serve hot as an accompaniment. Garnish with salad leaves.

Cooking tips

a) The ideal potatoes for mashing and chips are the white, starchy variety, while red moist potatoes are best for stews.
b) To cook old potatoes, put them in cold water and bring to a boil. To cook new potatoes, place them in already boiling water for best results.
c) In case of over salted stew, place two large potatoes in the stew and simmer for 5 minutes, and then remove them. The potatoes will absorb the excess salt.