Irish Bubble and Squeak

The Irish are a lyric group of people. If their food resources are limited, they elevate a simple dish by the use of language. Bubble and squeak is traditional on Halloween, but warms any chilly day with the melody from the pan, and the song in the Irish heart.

• 1 - 1/2 pounds potatoes
• 2 cups cabbage, shredded
• 3 tablespoons butter or bacon fat
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• Salt and freshly milled pepper to taste

METHOD

Boil potatoes in large amount of salted water until soft. When cooked, peel and mash in large bowl until completely smooth.

In a large pot, boil cabbage for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside

Heat butter or bacon fat over medium-low heat and sauté onion just until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in drained cabbage and cook for 3 minutes. Add potatoes, folding to mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Stand back and listen to pan bubble and squeak. Enjoy the music.

With the back of a large spoon or a spatula, flatten the mixture until it forms a pancake. Cook until underside is brown.

Turn and cook on other side until brown, about 5 minutes.

Serves: 4

 

recipe from www.inmamaskitchen.com

Contributor: Diana Farrell Serbe

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