colcannon

How To Make colcannon

• 1

  Steam the potatoes in their skins for 30 minutes
• 2

  Chop with a knife before mashing
• 3

  Mash thoroughly to remove all the lumps
• 4

  Add 1 stick of butter in pieces
• 5

  Gradually add hot milk, stirring all the time
• 6

  Season with a few grinds of black pepper.
• 7

  Boil the cabbage in unsalted water until it turns a darker color
• 8

  Add 2 tablespoons butter to tenderize it.
• 9

  Cover with lid for 2 minutes.
• 10

  Drain thoroughly before returning it to the pan
• 11

  Chop into small pieces
• 12

  Put the ham in a large saucepan and cover with water
• 13

  Bring to the boil and simmer for 45 minutes until tender.
• 14

  Drain
• 15

  Remove any fat and chop into small pieces
• 16

  Add cabbage, scallions, and ham to mashed potatoes, stirring them in gently.
• 17

  Serve in individual soup plates.
• 18

  Make an indentation on the top by swirling a wooden spoon
• 19

  Put 1 tablespoon of butter into each indentation.
• 20

  Sprinkle with parsley
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