Photo: Colcannon (Irish Potato Salad) Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 large leek-halved and thinly sliced
- 1 bunch kale, stemmed and coarsely chopped
- >1 head napa cabbage, cored and coarsely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 2/3 cups chopped green onion tops
Directions
Cut and steam the potatoes until tender. Return to the still hot pot and add 1/4 cup butter, milk, kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper. Mash together.
Melt the remaining butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and leeks. Saute until they begin to soften. Add the kale and toss until soft and wilted but still bright green, about 3 minutes. Add the cabbage and toss until tender-crisp, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with nutmeg, salt and the remaining pepper.
Mix the cabbage and mashed potatoes together well. Sprinkle with the green onion slices before serving.
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By 0411jean
on March 17, 2012
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I made this today for St. Patrick's Day. I'm from an Irish Family and used to make this often. I liked the addition of the kale. Only problem was - 5 potatoes??? Every time I've had colcannon its mostly mashed potatoes with some cabbage added. I used 9 medium size potatoes and the proportions were perfect. Otherwise, it would have been mostly kale and cabbage. I also prefer onion - shallots don't have enough flavor (in my opinion I'm glad I tried it though.
By csemmer_13159487
Minneapolis, 63
on March 21, 2011
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I made this for a St. Patrick's Day dinner instead of boiling the potatoes with the corned beef. They were a big hit and a very pretty presentation.
By laurakayharrell...
Fayetteville, 42
on November 08, 2009
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I really loved the crisp greens that went into this dish! We made it for an Irish food themed party and all of the guests loved it! I will certainly be making this again.
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