Colcannon - Irish Mash with Cabbage and Leeks

If you have any left overs, fry dollops (and form in to cakes) in butter till golden on both sides. Alternatively from in to croquettes or small cakes and coat in flour, egg and breadcrumbs and deep fry or bake till golden and crispy

Preparation time: 20 minutes   Quantity: Serves 4   Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

600g potatoes - peeled and diced
1 large or 2 small leeks - trimmed, washed and finely sliced
60g / 2 oz curly cale or any green cabbage
30g butter
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon mustard - English
seasoning

Method

  • Boil the potatoes in salted cold water until just tender
  • Add the leeks and cabbage and boil for a further 5 - 6 minutes
  • Drain in the pan
  • Mash with the butter, milk and mustard over a low flame
  • Season to taste and serve