World Flavors Cookbook

Colcannon

Ireland's beloved mashed potatoes enriched with butter, cream, and sautéed cabbage or kale — the ultimate comfort side dish.

Cuisine: Ireland

Ingredients

• 1kg floury potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 300g savoy cabbage or kale, shredded
• 100ml cream
• 100g butter
• 4 spring onions, sliced
• Salt, white pepper, nutmeg

Instructions

1. Boil potatoes until very tender. Drain and mash.
2. Blanch cabbage/kale in boiling water 3 minutes. Drain well.
3. Warm cream with half the butter. Add spring onions and cook 2 minutes.
4. Mix cream mixture and cabbage into mashed potatoes.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
6. Serve with a well of melted butter in the center.