Description
Colcannon is a classic Irish mashed potato dish featuring creamy, fluffy potatoes combined with butter, cabbage, and spring onions. This comforting side dish is rich in flavor and perfect to serve alongside hearty mains or enjoy on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Garlic
- 1 kg potatoes (peeled and cut into large chunks)
- 4 garlic cloves
Vegetables and Dairy
- 300 g cabbage (finely sliced)
- 100 g spring onions (finely chopped, including the green parts)
- 20 g fresh chives (chopped finely)
- 100 ml single cream
- 200 g butter
Seasoning
- Sea salt flakes (use plenty)
- Freshly ground black pepper (use plenty)
- A pat of butter and a sprinkling of fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes and Garlic: Place the peeled and quartered potatoes along with the garlic cloves into a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Sauté Cabbage and Spring Onions: While the potatoes are boiling, melt 100 g of butter in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the finely sliced cabbage and chopped spring onions and sauté for 4 minutes until softened but still vibrant.
- Drain and Mash Potatoes: Drain the potatoes and garlic thoroughly. Return them to the pot and mash them together, leaving the garlic cloves in for extra flavor.
- Combine Vegetables and Potatoes: Add the sautéed cabbage and spring onions, including the butter from the pan, into the mashed potatoes. Stir gently to combine.
- Warm Cream and Butter: In the same frying pan used for the vegetables, warm the remaining 100 g butter and the single cream until the butter is fully melted and the mixture is heated through.
- Add Cream Mixture and Chives: Pour the warm butter and cream mixture into the potato and cabbage mixture. Add the chopped fresh chives along with plenty of sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper. Stir everything together thoroughly until creamy and well combined.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the colcannon immediately, topped with a pat of butter and a sprinkling of fresh chives for garnish. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Colcannon is a traditional Irish side dish that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or stews.
- For a lighter version, substitute cream with milk or a lactose-free alternative.
- Using sea salt flakes enhances texture and flavor compared to regular table salt.
- Keep the garlic cloves in the mash for a mild, aromatic flavor without overpowering the dish.
- Fresh chives add a delicate onion flavor and brighten the dish both visually and taste-wise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 406 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 272 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
