Borecole Dutch Kale And Potatoes Recipes

SAUTEED POTATOES WITH KALE

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender but still holding their shape, about 15 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until quite hot. Toss in pieces of kale; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook, stirring often, until kale begins to soften and crisp slightly, about 5 minutes. Add onion; cook until softened and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in garlic.
• Add remaining olive oil when onions are beginning to brown. Stir in potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until potatoes are completely softened, about 5 minutes. Remove lid; cook and stir until potatoes just begin to brown, about 10 minutes more.

DUTCH BOERENKOOL STAMPPOT (MASHED POTATOES WITH KALE AND SAUSAGE)

Steps:

• Peel and dice potatoes and onion.
• Clean, trim and slice kale.
• Add the potatoes, onion, kale, a bay leaf, a pinch of salt and just enough water to cover all in a .
• Cover and boil gently for about 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile steam or grill the smoked sausage until done then slice into bite size pieces.
• Remove the bay leaf, drain the vegetables, and mash them.
• Add milk and butter.
• Add in sliced smoked sausage.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and serve.

BORECOLE-DUTCH KALE AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Wash the kale (Swiss chard can be substituted) thoroughly by submerging it in a tub of cool water. Spin in a salad spinner or let drip-dry in a colander. Roll the leaves together and slice into thin strips (chiffonade). Set aside while cooking the potatoes.
• Wash, peel and dice the potatoes. Fill a large pot with water and add the diced potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return to pot. While mashing the potatoes, add the butter, half and half, salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the sliced kale and cover.
• Heat the kielbasa in a bit of boiling water until the sausage is hot throughout, about 8 minutes. Brown gravy is often served over the mashed potatoes. Serve a section of the kielbasa and the mashed potatoes and enjoy!