Traditional Irish mashed potatoes "Colcannon"

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How to Make - Traditional Irish Colcannon Mashed Potatoes

Photo of the dish: Christabel Rosister

Time: 1 hour.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6

Traditional Irish mashed potatoes "Colcannon" - a detailed recipe.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

1.4 kg of well-washed potatoes
1 head of cabbage, peeled and finely shredded
225 g butter
1 and 1/4 cups hot milk
Ground black pepper
1 piece (450 g) of cooked ham or bacon
4 finely chopped green onions
Chopped parsley leaves for garnish

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Steam the potatoes in their skins for 30 minutes. Peel them with a knife or fork. Before mashing, chop them with a knife. Mash thoroughly to remove any lumps.

Add 110 g of butter in pieces. Gradually add the hot milk, stirring constantly. Add a few grinds of black pepper.
Boil the cabbage in unsalted water until it takes on a richer color. Add 2 tablespoons (30 g) of butter to make it more tender. Cover for 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly and return the cabbage to the pan. Chop into small pieces.

Place the ham in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring the water to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes until tender. Drain. Remove any fat and cut into small pieces.

Add cabbage, green onions and ham to the mashed potatoes, stirring gently.