potato masher

Lumpy tuber tool

A potato masher is a kitchen utensil for mashing cooked potatoes and other soft foods.

It typically has a flat perforated plate or zigzag wire head attached to a vertical handle.

You press it repeatedly into boiled potatoes to break them down for mashed potatoes: She worked the potato masher until the lumps were gone.

tool

ricer

Perforated food extruder

manual · gadget · plunger · stomper · perforated · stainless steel · wooden handle · ergonomic · grip · press

related-utensils

ricer

Perforated food extruder

spatula · peeler · grater · sieve · slotted spoon · mixing bowl · saucepan · pot · strainer · measuring cups

action

crush

Compress with force

  • pressApply force downward
  • poundWeight, strike, or kennel
  • squashFlatten by pressure

flatten · pulverize · smash · break down · puree · blend · work · force · push · compress

cooking

gnocchi

Small potato dumplings

shepherd's pie · cottage pie · colcannon · aloo paratha · brandade · croquettes · samosas · mofongo · fufu · boil

Categories
Opposites
culinary action

potato masherbaked potato

Oven-roasted whole tuber

food processor · blender · whisk · spatula · tongs

texture outcome

potato masherdeep fryer

Vat for cooking in oil

air fryer · mandoline · french fries · potato chips · waffle iron

Family

mash, potato, mashed, potatoes, mashing, masher, mashers

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G