Masha – The electric potato masher – A review
When I was asked to review the Masha electric potato masher in return for the device to try out I jumped at the chance. I had looked at the Masha previously but felt I couldn’t justify the price. The reality is a hand potato masher is less than a fiver! I worried that it would be money wasted. As a sceptic I tested the Masha out and here is what I found.
What is the Masha?
The Masha is an electric potato masher, not dissimilar to a hand blender in design. Whilst it is designed for making mashed potato it can be used for pureeing baby food or other things too.
The Masha is a handheld device with a simple on/off switch and currently comes with two blade attachments, the aerator blade or the standard Masha attachment.
The device plugs into a standard UK household socket.
Advantages of Using an Electric Potato Masher
Mashing potatoes might not be rocket science, but it sure can feel like a workout! That’s where an electric potato masher comes in handy. This nifty gadget makes mashing potatoes as easy as pie, which is perfect for everyone, from busy parents to people with disabilities.
Ease of Use
First up, electric mashers are super easy to use. You don’t need to be a cooking expert to get the hang of it. Just plug it in, press a button, and watch it work its magic on those potatoes. No more sweating over a hot stove or wondering if your potatoes have a mind of their own.
Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Speaking of magic, this gadget also makes sure you get perfect mashed potatoes every time. Say goodbye to lumps that are tougher than your PE teacher. An electric masher mixes everything evenly, so each bite is smooth and creamy. Whether you’re adding butter, milk, or even a dash of garlic, the electric masher blends it all without breaking a sweat.
Accessibility
For people with disabilities, using traditional kitchen tools can be a bit of a challenge. But an electric masher changes all that. It does the hard work with minimal effort. This means anyone can whip up delicious mashed potatoes without any hassle. It’s like having a little helper in the kitchen!
In short, an electric potato masher is a fantastic tool for making cooking easier and more fun. It’s perfect for those who want quick, lump-free mashed potatoes and for anyone who needs a bit of extra help in the kitchen. Plus, it might just make you the potato-mashing champion in your household!
How did I get on with the Masha?
I absolutely hate mashing potatoes but love mash and packet mash just is not the same is it? Whilst I have never tried using a hand blender like the one I have gets food easily stuck around the blades and as such wouldn’t work well.
I love the way this has holes around the end so the mash just slides out hassle-free. My initial thoughts were that the blade did not look strong enough for mashing potatoes but I was pleasantly surprised.
The Masha was easy to use and made the perfect mashed potato for my homity pie. It was extremely easy to clean and made making mashed potato effortless.
Would I recommend it?
I absolutely would recommend the Masha, and despite it being around £35 currently on Amazon, I felt it was great value for money.
I am not a fan of physically mashing my own potatoes, and despite potatoes being so cheap, I often opt for packet mash for ease or have boiled or jacket potatoes. The money this would save on packet mash is immense, and the mash it makes is delicious.
I love baked potatoes, you can eat them with so many different fillings.
I love potatoes in any shape or form. But my faves are roast potatoes and gravy
My favourite is roast potatoes as like them a bit crispy and fluffy inside 🙂
It has to be chips. They go with absolutely anything or on their own. They truly are the king of potatoes! lol
I love mash potato but im a bit of a joke at it , mine are always lumpy – my dad makes fab mash but never picked up his skill.
Roast potatoes lovely and crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside with some nice gravy so yummy. xx
chips! i cant eat enough chips! crinkle cut chhnky super thin and sliced i just love chips especially if they are crunchy
Mashed with a bit of seasoning milk and butter – its how my mum made them
I love mash, by itself, as a covering for pies and with a lovely vegan gravy.
I love deep fried potatoes – it’s our family tradition at Christmas. Par boil then deep fry them.
I do love mashed potatoes with loads of gravy. This causes all sorts of arguments in our house as hubby also loves mash, but can’t stand gravy on it. I sometimes forget when I’m dishing it up and then have to try to disguise the gravy on his!
Chips!!
mash potato is a favourite in our house nice giveaway
I love a good baked potato, especially the skin. However, how can you beat chips. They are just too delicious.
Gratin Dauphinoise. Partly because it’s so blimmin delicious and partly because it brings back so many happy memories for me
My fave potatoes are actually mashed potatoes! With lots of butter, a little milk and salt and pepper!
Looks good and would ideal for making mash and saving my wrist
Mashed potato is my absolute favourite
I love a jacket with really crispy skin and fluffy in the inside with plenty of butter!
Mash I love smooth with butter and little cream or milk and beans and garlic….delish!
I love potatoes in all their forms but creamy mash with a roast dinner is possibly my favourite
Can’t beat a good roastie !
I love mashed potato but I can never manage to get It really light and fluffy, I tried using a hand blender once and It went all gloopy
I cook for 16 every sunday and no one likes boiled potatoes and I wont give them lumpy mash so I dont bother, just do roast potatoes
I will literally eat them anyway. I love potatoes but I do like chips!
mashed with butter and milk, taste so creamy and tasty, ultimate comfort food
I can’t choose a favorite as I just love potatoes cooked in any way, but if I have to choose I’d go for a traditional Swiss potato Rosti
I love a jacket potato with cheese on top
I have one and think they’re great – would love to win this for my mum
I love all kind of potato dishes, especially potato croquettes
cant beat some creamy buttery mashed potatao
My favourite has always been mashed potatoes. It’s my comfort food, I love mashing brussel sprouts with them!
Chips, Because as we all know chips go with everything
I LOVE mashed potato – creamy fluffiness and perfect in the winter to have with a hearty stew! I would love to win this as I find mashing potatoes hard work! I don;t have mash as much as I would like because I hate the mashing bit! 🙁
Thank you!
My favourite way would be parmentier potatoes
Chips – who doesn’t love them!
Roast potatoes has to be my favourite kinda potato
Dauphinoise Potato my hubby makes them for me and they are so yummy
My favourite is roast potatoes in goose fat, yummy
My favourite way to eat potatoes is roasted with lots of gravy because it’s delicious.
I love new potatoes (some of which I grow in my garden) boiled in the skins.
My favourite is roast potatoes because they are delicious
I love mash as well particularly if there is some tasty gravy to go with it. Goes so well with so many dishes especially this time of year – stews, casseroles, roasts
nothing can beat a good old fashioned roast potato — they are so crisp
I love my dad’s roast potatoes, no others come close to his! We fight over who has more / bigger ones
Boiled as I can really taste the potato and I love the texture
My favourite way to eat potatoes is mash because it’s great comfort food
Roasted as I love the crispiness with a fluffy inside
Roasted – par boiled, fluffed up, floured or cous cous covered, hot oil – Bosh!
Thinly sliced then layered, potato, onion, potato and onion, season and add two oxo cubes with water and bake, lovely