Miso Mashed Potatoes

Step 1

Scrub all the dirt off your potatoes. Cut them into 1-inch pieces. Put them in a small pot and cover by at least 1 inch with cold water. Add salt and bring to a boil.

Step 2

Mince the garlic; sprinkle with a pinch of salt and turn it into a paste by running your knife back and forth over it.

Step 3

If the potatoes are boiling too violently, turn the heat down a touch. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

Step 4

Reserve a couple ladelfuls of the starchy cooking water. Pour water out and leave potatoes in the pot (not over heat).

Step 5

Add garlic paste, lemon zest, miso paste, milk, and butter. Mash together. If the potatoes are too dry for your liking, add a touch of the reserved water until they reach your desired consistency.

Step 6

Crack as much black pepper as you want and toss in the green onions and mix everything together.