Purê de batatas na Instant Pot (sem escorrer)

Ingredientes

• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 5 pounds potatoes, any type
• 4 whole cloves of garlic, peeled
• 1/2 cup melted butter or ghee
• 1-2 cups of milk (see note)
• 2-3 teaspoons of salt, to taste

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Place the rack in the insert pot and...: Place the rack in the insert pot and add the chicken broth.

2. 2

   If the potatoes are more than 3 inches...: If the potatoes are more than 3 inches wide or long, cut them into 2-3 pieces. Place them on the rack and toss the garlic in on top.

3. 3

   Place the Instant Pot lid on the cooker,...: Place the Instant Pot lid on the cooker, locking it shut, and move the steam valve to the "Sealing" position.

4. 4

   If your potatoes are large -- around 2-3...: If your potatoes are large -- around 2-3 inches per piece, cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   If your potatoes are smaller -- less than...: If your potatoes are smaller -- less than 2 inches per piece, cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   When the potatoes are almost finished, put the...: When the potatoes are almost finished, put the butter and 1 cup of milk into a small sauce pan. Cook over medium-low heat just until the butter is melted. Remove from heat.

7. 7

   When the pressure cooking cycle is finished, carefully...: When the pressure cooking cycle is finished, carefully move the steam release valve to "Venting" to manually release the steam.

8. 8

   Open the lid when the float falve sinks....: Open the lid when the float falve sinks. Remove the rack and pour in the warmed butter and milk. Mash with a potato masher, adding more milk, if necessary, to reach desired texture.

9. 9

   Add 2 teaspoons of salt and mix well....: Add 2 teaspoons of salt and mix well. Taste, and add another 1/2-1 teaspoon if needed.

10. 10

    You can keep the mashed potatoes in the...: You can keep the mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot with the lid on to keep them warm until ready to serve. Check them immediately before serving if they have sat for a while to see if they need more milk or chicken broth (sometimes those potatoes soak up a lot of liquid and get clumpy after a whlie).