Saffron mashed potatoes

Mashed potatoes are probably one of the most classic side dishes in German cuisine. And not without reason - it goes perfectly with a variety of dishes. In this recipe, the saffron adds a very special note to the mashed potatoes, which harmonises particularly well with poultry and fish dishes.

List of ingredients

800 g floury potatoes
200 ml milk
50 g butter
¼ tsp saffron, freshly ground
Salt
Nutmeg (grated)
Pepper to taste

Preparation

Firstly, peel the potatoes, cut into pieces and boil in salted water for approx. 20 minutes. During this time, heat the milk and leave the saffron to infuse. When the potatoes are cooked, drain them and mash them with a masher. Add the butter and warm saffron milk to make a creamy puree. Finally, season the purée with salt, nutmeg and a little pepper to taste and serve.