Recipe - Anchovy Mashed Potatoes

6 lg Russet; (baking) potatoes
; (about 3 1/2
; pounds)
1 Onion; chopped fine
Three fourths Stick unsalted butter; (6
tablespoons)
8 Flat anchovies; rinsed,
patted dry,
; and minced
Three fourths cup Milk
One fourth cup Heavy cream
One fourth cup Thinly cut or sliced up fresh chives
or scallion
; greens

Peel potatoes and cut into 1inch pieces.

In a steamer set over boiling water steam potatoes, covered, until
very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

In a large heavy saucepan cook onion in 4 tablespoons butter over
moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add anchovies and cook,
mashing them, until they dissolve, about 1 minute. Stir in milk,
cream, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter and heat until hot but not
boiling.

Force potatoes through a ricer or food mill into pan and stir until
smooth. Stir in chives and salt and pepper to taste.

Serves 6.

Gourmet February 1994

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