Puréed Potatoes: Building Smooth Texture by Feel (Cooking Technique)

Technique Monday: Puréeing PotatoesUnseen Cuisine | Hosted by Chef RiqOn this Technique Monday, Chef Riq breaks down how to purée potatoes until they’re smooth, silky, and restaurant-ready — without turning them gluey.Learn how to choose the right potato, cook out excess moisture, break down starch gently, and build flavor the right way. You’ll hear the sound of proper mashing, feel the texture shift from rough to velvety, and understand why blenders can ruin the process.This episode is about control, heat, and texture — not guesswork.Cooking isn’t about what you see.It’s about what you feel.Visit UnseenCuisine.com for coaching details and your free Culinary Cockpit™ e-book.Follow Unseen Cuisine on Facebook and Instagram.Send us Fan Mail