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Classic Dutch Stamppot: Kale & Potato Mash with Smoked Sausage

A flavorful dutch dinner perfect for standard eaters - made for visual appeal and culinary depth.

🕒 (Prep, Cook, Total) Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 20 minutes Total: 35 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2 servings
🔥 Difficulty: Advanced
🌎 Cuisine: Dutch

Allergens

Contains no common allergens unless specified.

Ingredients

  • 500g potatoes (preferably Dutch Yellow
  • Eye) 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 1 bunch of kale, washed and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 400g smoked sausage (e.g., Dutch rookworst) 50g butter 300ml milk or cream Salt and pepper to taste Nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. a. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain and set aside. b. In a separate pot, melt butter over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until translucent. c. Add the chopped kale to the pot with onions and cook until wilted, seasoning with salt and pepper. d. Once kale is cooked, add the smoked sausage to the pot and continue cooking for a few minutes until heated through. e. Mash the boiled potatoes with milk or cream, adding nutmeg if desired. Season with salt and pepper to taste. f. Serve the kale onion mixture on a plate, then top with the creamy mashed potatoes, slicing the sausage and arranging it over the dish.

Chef’s Insight

The key to this dish is balancing the flavors, so don't be afraid to adjust seasonings as needed for your taste preferences.

Notes

This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.

Cultural or Historical Background

Stamppot has been a staple in Dutch cuisine for centuries, especially during winter months when kale and potatoes are abundant. The dish is thought to have originated from peasant cooking, where ingredients were combined in a single pot for efficiency and flavor.