This delightful recipe of Thermomix Potato Gems had its origins in a humorous mishap that I stumbled upon. It all began when I had the intention of peeling some potatoes for my evening meal in the Thermomix. While engrossed in conversation with my friend Chris, I commenced the peeling process. I carefully placed the potatoes into the bowl and, without much thought, programmed the Thermomix to peel them for a brief 3 minutes.

As I continued chatting, the Thermomix suddenly emitted a rather comical “clunk clunk” sound upon starting, which, I must admit, made me chuckle. However, I was so engrossed in our conversation by that point that I didn’t pay it much heed. About a minute into our chat, I had a sudden realization: the Thermomix’s sound was oddly amiss. I promptly halted it and peered into the bowl.

What I discovered inside the Thermomix was a bowl filled with neatly chopped potatoes. The reason behind this peculiar outcome was quite simple: I had forgotten to attach the peeling blade. Initially, I regarded it as a bit of a mishap, even a waste. In good spirits, I couldn’t help but laugh about my little adventure, and I took to social media to share my amusing mishap, offering a friendly reminder to everyone to “be cautious” and avoid repeating my oversight.

Not wanting to let the potatoes go to waste, I turned to Instagram to seek suggestions for what I could create with this unexpected bounty. The responses were incredibly creative, ranging from potato pancakes, hash browns, mashed potatoes, plaki, pom noisettes, and various other inventive ideas. My daughter recommended potato gems, as her child adored them, but she was concerned about the additives commonly found in store-bought versions.

With a mission in mind, I was ready to embark on this culinary adventure, and I have to say it was quite enjoyable.

Initially, I contemplated shaping the potato mixture into nugget-like forms, but that seemed a bit too labor-intensive, and efficiency is key, especially when working from home. So, I decided to find an alternative, and lo and behold, I stumbled upon my mini muffin tray in the cupboard. It felt like the perfect solution. A quick spray of olive oil, and I was off to the races. I managed to create 24 potato gems in just one minute, a stark contrast to the time it would take to shape a single nugget – talk about a time-saving revelation!