Colcannon: the recipe for a creamy and authentic Irish accompaniment
Boiled potatoes
900 gr
Savoy cabbage
500 gr
Spring onion
1
Latte
200 ml
Sale
qb
baby
qb
Butter
qb
extra virgin olive oil
qb
Colcannon is a typical Irish dish made with mashed potatoes and savoy cabbage. It is a simple but very tasty recipe, in which a few simple ingredients are brought together to create a creamy and substantial accompaniment , ideal to accompany any second course. , especially meat-based.
To put it on the table, simply cut the savoy cabbage into strips and then brown them in a pan with the sliced spring onion and a drizzle of oil; add the potatoes , previously boiled and mashed, and finally the milk, for a tasty result with an enveloping consistency.
The peculiarity of colcannon lies precisely in its final presentation: once ready, it is transferred to a baking dish or a serving plate, a hollow is created in the center and butter is added , cut into cubes, which, thanks to the heat, will melt slightly, making the dish absolutely irresistible.
Colcannon is mainly eaten during the autumn and winter months as it is very invigorating and nutritious, perhaps washed down with a good pint of beer. Quick and easy, it is perfect for a family lunch or a more expensive dinner with friends .
Find out how to make colcannon with step-by-step instructions and tips. Also try Savoy cabbage and potatoes, the super stringy side dish.
How to prepare colcannon
Step 1
Peel the potatoes, previously boiled in water and still hot1.
Step 2
Mash the potatoes with a potato masher and collect the mash in a saucepan2.
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