How to Make Potato Pearls

Potato Pearls are a quick way to make mashed potatoes.

Potato Pearls are dehydrated, or instant, potatoes made by Basic American Foods. The ease of preparation allows restaurants to put mashed potatoes on the table in a matter of minutes. An innovator in dehydrated potato production, Basic American Foods offers several styles of potatoes: instant recipe, creamy butter recipe with skins, redskin mashed and gold mashed. Potato Pearls need recipe adjustments when used by home cooks because one pouch makes 48 servings.

Things You'll Need

• 9 by 11-inch, 4-inch deep metal pan
• Large spoon
• Fork

Instructions

Instant Recipe and Creamy Butter Recipe with Skins

1. Pour one pouch of the potatoes into a 9 by 11-inch, 4-inch deep metal pan. Heat one gallon of water to approximately 180 degrees Fahrenheit and pour over potatoes.

2. Stir with a large spoon. This will evenly distribute the liquid.

3. Allow potatoes to sit for 3 to 5 minutes. Use a fork to stir and fluff the potatoes before serving.

Red Skin Mashed and Gold Mashed Recipe

1. Pour one pouch of the potatoes into a 9 by 11-inch, 4-inch deep metal pan. Heat one gallon of water to approximately 180 degrees Fahrenheit and pour over potatoes.

2. Stir rapidly for 25 to 35 seconds. This will evenly distribute the liquid.

3. Let potatoes sit for 7 minutes. Stir to distribute ingredients, and serve.

References

• Basic American Foods