Recipes from Ireland :: Irish Potato and Starch Dishes
6 med. potatoes
1/2 small head green cabbage, shredded
6 scallions (with tops), chopped
1/4 c. water
1/8 tsp. salt
1/3 to 1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. butter or butter-replacement, softened
1 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
Butter or butter-replacement
Heat 1 in. salted water to boiling. Add potatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and cook until tender, 30 to 35 mins.; drain.
Heat cabbage, scallions, water and 1/8 tsp. salt to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until crisp-tender, 5-10 mins.; drain.
Mash potatoes until no lumps remain. Beat in milk in small amounts. Add 1/4 c. butter, 1 tsp. salt and the pepper; beat until potatoes are light and fluffy. Stir in cabbage and scallions; dot with butter or butter-replacement.
