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Irish Colcannon

 “Colcannon, the humble and beloved dish of mashed potatoes and cabbage, gets extra richness of flavor from leeks, butter, caraway, and anise seeds. It’s a perfect side for your corned beef dinner.”

Creamy Irish Colcannon
Serves 12
This is a creamy and a healthy version of original Colcannon, by using chicken broth and a small amount of butter instead of the milk and 1/4 cup butter.
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
50 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
50 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  2. 4 cups finely chopped cabbage
  3. 2 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  4. 1 cup chicken broth (or substitute milk)
  5. 1 tablespoon butter
  6. 2 tablespoons caraway seeds
  7. 1/2 teaspoon anise seeds
Instructions
  1. Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water.
  2. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
  4. While potatoes are boiling, place the cabbage into a pot with several tablespoons of water; cover, bring to a boil over medium heat, and reduce heat to medium-low.
  5. Cook the cabbage until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. Pour off any excess liquid, and set the cabbage aside.
  7. Place the sliced leeks, broth, caraway seeds, and anise seeds into a large saucepan over medium-low heat, and bring to a simmer.
  8. Cook the leeks until soft, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Add the butter, and season with salt and pepper
  10. Remove the mixture and set aside allowing the butter to melt.
  11. Mash the potatoes with a masher in a large bowl, and stir in the leek mixture until the mashed potatoes are slightly chunky.
  12. Stir in the cooked cabbage, and serve.
Notes
  1. If you prefer a richer blend... use milk and 1/4 cup of butter instead of the chicken broth. Potatoes actually are better after cooled in the fridge (the starch compounds change).
  2. Add chopped or diced ham for a variety.
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