The Better Potato Masher
This is the handheld appliance that helps home chefs produce creamy, lump-free mashed potatoes. Mashing with a blender or food processor requires less time and physical exertion than a manual masher or ricer, but it’s rough on potatoes – breaking their starch cells, which results in a pasty, gluey glob. This device operates like a motorized ricer with a low-speed motor that nudges boiled potatoes through a surrounding sieve, preserving their starch granules, breaking up any lumps, and yielding a smooth, fluffy batch of this beloved comfort food. Price $59.95
The sieve and rotor detach for easy cleanup and are dishwasher-safe. The device can also be used to ensure a smooth consistency when preparing dips such as guacamole or baba ganoush and dishes such as baby food or pancake batter.
