spring onions - how to proceed

Subject: spring onions - how to proceed
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 28 Sep 05 - 10:41 AM

I want to cook mash potato mushed up with spring onions.
do you put the onions in with spuds as you boil them , or do you create the mash and then put the onions in?

Subject: RE: spring onions - how to proceed
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 28 Sep 05 - 10:43 AM

sorry that should in non music!

tagged as such - joeclone

Subject: RE: spring onions - how to proceed
From: beardedbruce
Date: 28 Sep 05 - 10:46 AM

I would add after mashing, then cook a little more. Just my preference...


And consider sliced leeks, when you can get them... Best if they are sauted ( a little) before adding to the potatoes.

Subject: RE: spring onions - how to proceed
From: GUEST,punkfolkrocker
Date: 28 Sep 05 - 10:49 AM

i'd always make the mash first..


then add extra ingredients..

and reheat extra few minutes if required..

that way wont over cook and lose all vitamins and minerals..


oh and dont peel the spuds either..


nows the time of year me & the mrs love spoiling ouselves with tasty
spicy mash taters
to go with our sausages and bacon gut busting weekend treats..

Subject: RE: spring onions - how to proceed
From: MMario
Date: 28 Sep 05 - 10:51 AM

I've done it both ways - but think the latter (adding after mashed) is preferable in taste and texture.

Subject: RE: spring onions - how to proceed
From: Pied Piper
Date: 28 Sep 05 - 11:17 AM

I cook the spuds in a pressure cooker (with a clove of garlic), empty into a pan add the spring onions (and for me black pepper and mature Cheddar cheese) and mash.
Have it with spring greens cooked with olive oil and a little water till dry.
Now add grilled smoked mackerel and your away with the Gods.

PP

Subject: RE: spring onions - how to proceed
From: Sorcha
Date: 28 Sep 05 - 12:00 PM

I saute half the onions in butter, stir into mashed. Then add the other half raw.

Subject: RE: spring onions - how to proceed
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 28 Sep 05 - 12:03 PM

thanks!
I mashed some swede with spud
some terrific ideas there!

Subject: RE: spring onions - how to proceed
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 Sep 05 - 12:09 PM

Clapshot
Giok

Subject: RE: spring onions - how to proceed
From: GUEST
Date: 29 Sep 05 - 04:35 AM

I add them to the cooked mash, with a splash of milk and a dollop of butter. Delicious.

Subject: RE: spring onions - how to proceed
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 29 Sep 05 - 06:03 AM

Now try all of the above, but with spring garlic... Tastes to die for. Hard to find in most places, but ask nevertheless, you never know. And if all else fails, you can grow some in a flowerbox.

Subject: RE: spring onions - how to proceed
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 29 Sep 05 - 08:02 AM

when you say spring garlic, is that a clove or a leaf - and where would you ask?

Subject: RE: spring onions - how to proceed
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 29 Sep 05 - 12:51 PM

Lately I've been fixing the potatoes by giving them a quick scrub, then cutting them unpeeled into chunks (I usually slice across the potato for about a 1/2 inch or less thick slices, then cut that slice into two or three chunks) and sautee them in some olive oil in a skillet. Add fresh garlic, a little onion (or sprinkle powder in a real hurry) and add some chives at the end along with a little salt. Comes out great.

Subject: RE: spring onions - how to proceed
From: dianavan
Date: 29 Sep 05 - 11:05 PM

Here's a recipe for a great potluck dish.

Grate boiled potatoes
Add sour cream, grated cheddar cheese and onion.

Bake at 350 for about 40 minutes.

The onions can be either green or the brown cooking onions, diced.

Refridgerate overnight.      

Yummy!

Subject: RE: spring onions - how to proceed
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 30 Sep 05 - 10:19 AM

Sprinkle your roughly cut spuds with good olive oil shake them around in the roasting dish till they are coated with the oil, sprinkle with dried rosemary and sea salt shake again, and then roast, also nice if you add some rough cut red onions.
Giok.

Subject: RE: spring onions - how to proceed
From: bobad
Date: 30 Sep 05 - 10:49 AM

If you add some garlic cloves to your recipe, Giok, it makes a good dish even better!