Colcannon

"Colcannon"
 
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Ready In:
45mins
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
6
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ingredients

  • 1 14 lbs kale, washed with stems removed (can also use cabbage)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 14 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
  • water
  • 1 cup leek, cleaned chopped (white part only)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 pinch mace, ground
  • salt and pepper
  • 12 cup butter, melted
  • parsley (optional)
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directions

  • In a large pot, simmer the kale along with olive oil and 2 cups water for 10 minutes.
  • Drain kale and cool a bit before chopping it finely. Set aside and cover to keep it warm.
  • In a small pot, bring potatoes and water to a boil and simmer until tender.
  • In another small pot, simmer leeks in milk for 10 minutes; turn off heat and cover to keep warm.
  • Drain the potatoes and puree them into the large pot.
  • Add leeks with the milk, and cooked kale.
  • Beat with a spoon or whisk until fluffy.
  • Season with mace, salt and pepper.
  • Top with melted butter; garnish with parsley if desired.
  • Yields 6 servings.

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Reviews

  1. We both really enjoyed this recipe as part of our Irish leg of our Voyage around the British Isles. Very traditional and very tasty. Excellent recipe and very authentic!
     
  2. Very tasty dish! We used almond milk instead of regular milk and it came out just great! We also added Earth Balance buttery spread before serving, but not very much (and we didn't melt it). Thanks for posting!
     
  3. This is my favourite sidedish that uses kale. I leave out the melted butter, though, as I don't think it's needed. It can be a little bit stressful because of juggling the different pots and pans but it's well worth it.
     
  4. Good recipe, but real colcannon should contain chopped ham, or chopped bacon.
     
  5. I used a savoy cabbage in this as I couldn't get kale. It certainly makes a great mash. Will make it again as I think the kale would make a difference. When I make it with the cabbage again, as I will make it again I am going to put in some crispy bacon.
     
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