Colcannon
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The Tale of Colcannon
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Colcannon, mashed potato mixed with kale or cabbage, predates the potato's arrival in Ireland, originally made with other greens, but became firmly associated with potato once that crop took hold in the 18th century. It's traditionally served at Halloween, sometimes with small charms hidden inside for fortune-telling.
Ingredients
Scale:· 6 servings
- 2.5 lbs potatoes, peeled and chunked
- 1 small head cabbage or kale, shredded
- 4 scallions, sliced
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed
- 6 tbsp butter, divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1Boil potatoes until very tender, then drain well.
- 2Meanwhile, steam or boil the shredded cabbage until tender.
- 3Simmer scallions in the warm milk for a few minutes to soften.
- 4Mash the potatoes with half the butter and the scallion milk until smooth.
- 5Fold in the cooked cabbage.
- 6Serve with a well in the center filled with the remaining melted butter.
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