Famous Recipes - Colcannon - Irish - Cabbage

Colcannon

For centuries, this traditional southern Irish potato dish has remained
popular. Studded with Chopped cabbage and onion, its absolutely
irresistible. Serve the leftovers as potato pancakes the next day.

1 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 1/2 cups chopped green cabbage
1/3 cup finely chopped green onions
2 cups boiling water
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/8 teaspoon finely ground pepper

1. Place potatoes with cold water to cover by 2 inches and ½ tsp
salt in large saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
3. Add cabbage and boil for 10 more minutes until potatoes are
tender.
4. Meanwhile, place green onion in sieve, pour boiling water over
them and drain.
5. Add drained onion to a medium saucepan with milk, butter,
remaining ½ tsp salt and pepper, bring to a boil then remove from heat.
6. Drain cooked potatoes and cabbage and return to large saucepan.
7. Beat on low speed with hand held mixer until coarsely mashed.
8. Increase speed to high and gradually add milk and onion mixture
and continue to beat until potatoes are light and fluffy.


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