Artichoke And Potato Purée Recipes

POTATO AND POLENTA CAKES WITH ARTICHOKE PUREE

Steps:

• Boil potatoes until tender, drain, mash roughly.
• Stir in shallots, cheese, 1/4 cup salsa, egg white, paprika and polenta - mix well.
• Shape potato mixture into 6 patties.
• Shallow fry in batches until lightly browned on both sides and heated through. Drain on paper towel if you like.
• Meanwhile, add the salami to a clean pan, and cook, stirring until crisp.
• Top potato cakes with extra salsa, artichoke puree and salam strips.
• *For the puree: Process artichokes, garlic, cream and juice until smooth. Add oil gradually in a thin stream with motor is running.

ARTICHOKE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Boil potatoes for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork; Drain.
• In a large mixing bowl, pureé artichoke hearts with half the butter and milk, using a hand blender or mixer.
• Add potatoes and remaining butter and milk and mix until smooth.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Enjoy! ;).

POTATO, CELERY ROOT, AND JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE PURéE

Steps:

• 1. Fill a large bowl with water, squeeze the half lemon into it, and then add the lemon half as well, Peel the potatoes and the Jerusalem artichokes, placing them directly in the acidulated water.
• 2. Bring plain water to a boil in the bottom of a vegetable steamer. Place the celery root in the top and cook until it begins to turn tender, 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and cook until the celery root is nearly tender through, 10 minutes. Then add the Jerusalem artichokes and cook until they are tender through, about 10 minutes.
• 3. Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl, of to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough blade, and blend to a consistent but slightly chunky purée (do not puré them in a food processor or they will turn to glue). Add the butter and continue mixing until it is incorporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve piping hot.