A Green Traditional Irish Dish Of Colcannon
Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish that has been around hundreds of years and consists of a classic combination of potatoes and cabbage. It is filled with vitamin and mineral nutrition, and has a richness of flavor that is creamy and satisfying. Irish people can make the simplest of foods taste great and Colcannon is one of those special dishes. So enjoy!
Serves about 4 people.
Ingredients are as follows:
1/2 head cabbage, tough outer leaves removed, thinly sliced
1 pound small red potatoes, scrubbed well and cut in half
1/2 cup thinly-sliced onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup milk
Salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
First: Steam the potatoes in a steamer basket over boiling water until tender which is about 15 minutes. Place them in a large bowl and cover to keep warm.
Second: In a heavy skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add onion, cooking about 2 minutes. Add cabbage and continue cooking about 5 minutes, until cabbage is beginning to brown, stirring frequently.
Third: Reduce heat to low. Add milk, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine. Cover skillet and cook about 8 minutes, until cabbage is tender.
Fourth: Add cabbage mixture to the potatoes in the bowl and mash with a potato masher.
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Mary | Mar 19, 2009 | Reply
Great receipe! I made it on St. Patricks day and my family loved it! Thank you.
Isabella | Apr 12, 2009 | Reply
Have just copied the recipe. Can’t wait to make it. Thanks.
I often cook cabbage with onions and bacon similar to the way you describe, but was always stuck when I had to use cabbage for vegetarians, because in my opinion, the bacon (even just a tiny bit) gives the cabbage a wonderful taste. I’m looking forward to trying the cabbage with milk and potatoes instead and making colcannon.