Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage and Butter)
Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish that folds blanched shredded cabbage and chopped green onion into hot mashed potatoes, then loosens the mixture with warmed milk and butter. Mashing the potatoes while they are still hot ensures a smooth, lump-free texture. The milk and butter must be heated before adding - cold dairy causes the starch to seize and turn gluey. Blanching the cabbage for just three minutes keeps a slight crunch that contrasts with the soft potato. Green onion adds a mild, fresh allium note. A final knob of butter melting on top before serving intensifies the richness.
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Instructions
- 1
Peel and boil potatoes until very tender.
- 2
Shred cabbage and blanch in salted water for 3 minutes.
- 3
Warm milk and butter together in a small pot.
- 4
Mash potatoes and fold in cabbage and green onion.
- 5
Add warm milk-butter mixture, then season with salt and pepper.
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