Wasabi Smashed Potatoes

From gimme some oven, adapted from a Rachael Ray recipe.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  lbs yukon gold potatoes, cut into large chunks (or russet potatoes)
• 4  cloves garlic
• 6  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup  warmed milk
• 1  tablespoon wasabi paste (add (to taste)
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 4  scallions, diced, and root end trimmed
•  salt
•  pepper

Directions

1. Place potatoes, garlic and salt in large saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are done (when a fork can easily be inserted into them). Drain well.
2. Add the butter, milk, wasabi paste, and soy sauce. Use a potato masher to mash well and combine. Then with a wooden spoon, mix in scallions and continue mixing to your desired consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste.