Wasabi Smashed Potatoes - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.
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.