Description
Toasted sesame potatoes offer a delightful Korean-inspired side dish that combines crispy textures with nutty, aromatic flavors. Rich sesame seeds coat golden potato cubes, creating a simple yet irresistible accompaniment you’ll crave at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Garnish:
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Meticulously cleanse potatoes under cool running water, removing any soil or debris. Depending on preference, either retain or remove skin, then segment into uniform chunks approximately one inch in size to guarantee consistent cooking performance.
- Submerge potato pieces in salted cold water to prevent discoloration, allowing preparation up to several hours in advance while maintaining freshness by keeping fully immersed.
- Transfer potatoes into a spacious cooking vessel filled with generously salted liquid. Simmer until tender, verifying doneness by effortlessly piercing with a utensil – potatoes should slightly crumble upon contact.
- Thoroughly drain potatoes, eliminating excess moisture. Process through a food mill or ricer directly into the residually warm cooking vessel, leveraging remaining heat to enhance texture and evaporate additional liquid.
- Incorporate butter, gently folding until completely melted and integrated. Stream in heavy cream and sesame oil, stirring continuously to create a luxuriously smooth consistency.
- Season comprehensively with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences and ensuring balanced flavor profile.
- Transfer to serving dish, garnishing with toasted sesame seeds to introduce textural contrast and nutty aromatic dimension.
Notes
- Get ready to elevate your potato game with this sesame-infused twist on classic mashed potatoes.
- Boiling the potatoes creates a tender base that absorbs the rich, nutty sesame notes perfectly.
- Toasting sesame seeds brings out their intense, aromatic flavor, adding a delightful crunch to the creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg