ALIGOT (MASHED POTATOES WITH CHEESE)
Somewhere between buttery mashed potatoes and pure melted cheese lies aligot, the comforting, cheese-enhanced mashed-potato dish from central France. The key to getting a smooth, airy texture is to rice the potatoes while they're still hot, then incorporate cold butter, hot milk and grated cheese over low heat. To build up the stringiness of that melting cheese, Ham el-Waylly, a chef at the Brooklyn restaurant Hail Mary, suggests whipping it with confidence, speed and vigor. This is what will create aligot's characteristic cheese strings: long and sheer, with some elasticity. "They should fight with you," Waylly says. While fresh tomme or Cantal is traditional, Gruyère or Comté work well, too.
Provided by Tejal Rao
Categories side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Simmer the potatoes in water until very tender to the point of a knife, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain potatoes, and tip out any remaining water from the pot. Push the hot potatoes through a ricer back into the pot. Over low heat, use a heatproof spatula to move the potatoes around the pot for a minute so that any excess water can evaporate.
- Add butter to the potatoes, half at a time, stirring until completely incorporated. Add hot cream, half at a time, stirring until incorporated. Add cheese a little bit at a time, stirring vigorously, until all the cheese is evenly melted and the spoon makes cheesy strings as you pull it away from the potatoes. If necessary, turn the heat up a little. Taste, and season with salt. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 630, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 32 grams, Sodium 531 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Azam Awan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper!
Azmat Kamal
[email protected]Perfect for a party!
Constant Ofori
[email protected]Could use more cheese.
MM K
[email protected]Will definitely make again!
jinyi
[email protected]Not bad!
Adnan Max
[email protected]Meh.
Ria Salih
[email protected]This aligot was a disappointment. It was easy to make, but the results were not worth the effort. The cheese was melted, but it wasn't gooey. The potatoes were creamy, but they were also bland. The garlic and nutmeg didn't add much flavor. I won't be
Clara Opoku99
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my aligot turned out terrible. The cheese was melted, but it was clumpy and not gooey. The potatoes were lumpy and not creamy. The garlic and nutmeg were overpowering. I had to throw the whole thing away. I won't be
CJ Chabot
[email protected]This aligot was okay. The cheese was melted and gooey, but it was a little too salty for my taste. The potatoes were creamy and smooth, but they were a little bland. The garlic and nutmeg added a nice touch of flavor, but it wasn't enough to save the
Lucky Boss
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cheese, but this aligot was surprisingly good. The cheese was melted and gooey, but it wasn't overpowering. The potatoes were creamy and smooth, and the garlic and nutmeg added a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely make this
MD.shahadat Islma
[email protected]I made this aligot for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cheese was melted and gooey, and the potatoes were creamy and smooth. The flavor was amazing, and it was the perfect comfort food. I will definitely be making this again.
MICHAEL Schmidt
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The aligot was delicious, and it was so easy to make. I loved the combination of cheese and potatoes, and the garlic and nutmeg added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Ann Gothy Thelusmé
[email protected]This aligot was amazing! It was so easy to make, and it turned out perfectly. The cheese was melted and gooey, and the potatoes were creamy and smooth. I loved the flavor of the cheese and the garlic. I will definitely be making this again.
Denishi Gift
[email protected]I've never had aligot before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was so easy to make, and the results were incredible. The cheese and potatoes were perfectly creamy and melted together, and the flavor was out of this world. I'll definitely be ma
Animeweebgirl
[email protected]This aligot was a hit! The cheese was gooey and melted perfectly, and the potatoes were creamy and smooth. I loved the nutty flavor of the cheese, and the garlic and nutmeg added a nice touch of warmth. I will definitely be making this again.