Vegan mashed potatoes with coconut milk and coconut oil give a fantastic flavor and consistency. Vegan mashed potatoes are a comfort meal that can be consumed at any time. It is not necessary that you eat only on Thanksgiving or Christmas, it can be served as a meal on weekends. Though this recipe sounds easy the consistency and tips should be considered for perfect vegan mashed potatoes.
The secret and the tip to be considered for vegan mashed potatoes is to SOAK them in water and wash them a few times. This helps to remove the starch in potatoes. If there is starch in the potatoes it makes your potatoes gooey, rubbery, and not creamy.
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Food for the thought
“The homemaker has the ultimate career. All other careers exist for one purpose only – and that is to support the ultimate career. ”
― C.S. Lewis
Benefits of the ingredients (source)
Coconut milk is antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral. It acts as a skin cleanser and anti-aging.
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Steps for preparing vegan mashed potatoes
- Peel the potatoes. Chop them into bigger chunks and soak them into plenty of water.
- Soak the potatoes in water for 30-45 minutes. Wash well and keep changing the water.
- Cook the potatoes until soft and mash them.
- In a saucepan, add coconut milk, coconut oil, crushed red peppers, pepper, and salt.
- Pour in the mashed potatoes and combine well.
- Use the immersion blender for smooth and creamy consistency.
- Top with more red chilly flakes, pepper, and green onions and serve.
Variations
Coconut oil: For coconut oil, you can use vegan butter.
Milk: Use any nut milk.
Garnishing: chives, parsley, cilantro, or any herbs can be used for garnishing mashed potatoes.
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Questions/Tips
What are the types of potatoes can I use for mashed potatoes?
Russet potatoes are best for mashed potatoes. Whereas, you can use Idaho potatoes or Yukon gold potato.
Why should I soak the potatoes in water?
This is a MUST part. Soaking the potatoes in water helps to remove the starch. Wash multiple times in water by changing the water.
My mashed potatoes are gluey?
You would have not soaked or washed the potatoes well. The starch in the potato makes it gluey or rubbery. Make sure you soak and wash it several times.
How to make my vegan mashed potatoes more creamier?
To make your mashed potatoes creamier you can add coconut cream.
How to mash the potatoes ?
Since it is cooked well you can mash it by fork or the potato masher. I used my immersion blender at the end for a smooth consistency. But if your potato has starch the immersion blender makes it gooey.
What to do with my leftover mashed potatoes?
If you have more leftover mashed potatoes you can use them to prepare patties or use them as a thickening agent to any gravy or soup.
Meal prep/ How to store
The leftover mashed potatoes stay well for 3-5 days in the refrigerator. Since it is already mushed it stays well in the freezer. Transfer them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Stays good for 6 months. To defrost, transfer them into the refrigerator overnight and warm them in the morning and serve immediately. Do not overheat.
Recipe card for vegan mashed potatoes
Vegan Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 potatoes peeled
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp crushed red peppers
- perpper and salt to taste
To garnish
- crushed red peppers
- pepper
- green onions
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and chop them into cubes. Always keep the potatoes immersed in water.
- Rinse them twice and soak them in water for 30 minutes or more.
- Again rinse them and transfer to the boiling water.
- Allow them to cook till soft. Drain them.
- Once drained well mash them with a masher or fork.
- In a sauce pan, warm coconut milk, coconut oil, crushed red peppers, pepper, and salt to taste and stir them well.
- Once the oil melts, transfer to the mashed potato and stir them well.
- Use a fork to beat them well or use immersion blender to get a creamy potatoes.
- Transfer to the serving bowl and garnish with crushed red peppers, pepper, and green onions.
Notes
- Rinse the potato well by changing the water.
- For a creamier version, add coconut cream.