The Colcannon

Colcannon is an Irish gastronomic specialty made from potatoes and cabbage. A real treat for the taste buds, for a dish that’s 100% economical! Don’t hesitate to try it out in one of the restaurants or pubs during your stay: you’ll be blown away by so much taste for so much simplicity!

Introducing Colcannon

A sure bet for Irish gastronomy…

Like many Irish dishes, colcannon is a very nourishing meal! This is a thick purée made from potatoes, cabbage, butter, milk and onions.

A real treat on a budget!

It’s particularly popular on Halloween (known as Samain), or on cold winter days.

Traditionally, a clean coin is hidden in the mashed potatoes: whoever finds it on their plate will be lucky for the next few days!

Recipe: The Colcannon

Ingredients

1 kg potatoes
1 green cabbage
3 onions
3 tablespoons crème fraîche
50g butter
50cl milk
parsley

Preparation

Peel and wash the potatoes. Cook in boiling water until tender inside.
Drain and mash in a saucepan with milk.
Next, tackle the onions: wash and chop them, then fry them in a pan.
Meanwhile, wash the cabbage, slice finely and add to the onions. Leave to cook.
Once cooked, add the onions and cabbage to the purée.
Tie the mixture with the butter and parsley, and serve your plates. All that’s left to do is sit back and enjoy!