posted by Liz Thomas 01-10-101 1:19 AM
Mashed Potatoes with Pears
4 large potatoes
4 medium pears
3 slices crystalised ginger (4 or 5 slices)
A knob of butter
Salt and pepper
Chop the ginger finely Boil potatoes till done. Drain and reserve the liquid. Keep potatoes warm. Peel, core and dice the pears and poach in potato cooking water till tender. Mash together potatoes and pears with butter, salt, pepper and finely chopped crystalised ginger.