Stamppot

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4 servings15 min prep30 min cookEasy Netherlands

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Stamppot

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Stamppot, mashed potatoes mixed with vegetables like kale or endive, is classic Dutch winter comfort food, developed as a filling, inexpensive way to stretch a modest amount of meat or sausage across a family meal. Its many regional vegetable variations reflect what was locally available through the colder months.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings
  • 2.5 lbs potatoes, peeled and chunked
  • 1 lb kale or curly endive, chopped
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 4 rookworst (smoked sausage)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1Boil potatoes until tender.
  2. 2Simmer rookworst separately in water until heated through.
  3. 3Drain potatoes and mash with butter and warm milk.
  4. 4Stir raw kale or endive into the hot mashed potatoes until wilted and evenly combined.
  5. 5Season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6Serve topped with the sliced rookworst and a well of gravy or mustard.

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