Hutspot
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The Tale of Hutspot
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Hutspot, mashed potato with carrots and onion, carries a beloved Dutch legend: that fleeing Spanish troops left a pot of stew behind during the 1574 Relief of Leiden, still celebrated annually as Leidens Ontzet. Food historians note the story is likely embellished, since potatoes weren't yet common in the Netherlands at that time, but the legend remains central to how the dish is told.
Ingredients
Scale:· 4 servings
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and chunked
- 1 lb carrots, chunked
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup warm milk
- 1 lb beef brisket or klapstuk, for serving
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1Simmer the beef in water with an onion until very tender, about 2 hours; reserve some cooking liquid.
- 2Boil potatoes, carrots, and remaining onions together until all are tender.
- 3Drain vegetables and mash together with butter and warm milk (or a splash of the beef broth).
- 4Season generously with salt and pepper.
- 5Slice the cooked beef.
- 6Serve the mash topped with slices of beef and a little of the broth.
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