Kahuku Corn Smashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3 pounds potatoes
• peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 large onion
• diced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 5 cloves garlic
• peeled and minced
• 2 1/4 cups fresh corn kernels
• 3/4 cups milk
• Salt
• to taste
• Pepper
• to taste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• for garnish

Instructions

1. Place the potatoes in a pot.
2. Cover with water and add the salt.
3. Bring to a boil and cook until tender.
4. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a small skillet and saute the onion, cumin and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Add the corn and cook for 2 more minutes.
6. Add the milk and simmer for 1 or 2 minutes, the season with salt and pepper.
7. Remove the potatoes from the heat and drain.
8. Mash the potatoes and add the corn mixture.
9. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro.