Borecole Dutch Kale And Potatoes

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A mixture of mashed potatoes and garden kale served with smoked sausage is a frequent meal on the dutch table. after our inundation of kale and chard from our csa-share, i was reminded of the fare from my time in ermelo, holland.

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Steps

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Wash the kale thoroughly by submerging it in a tub of cool water.

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Spin in a salad spinner or let drip-dry in a colander.

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Roll the leaves together and slice into thin strips.

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Set aside while cooking the potatoes.

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Wash , peel and dice the potatoes.

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Fill a large pot with water and add the diced potatoes.

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Bring to a boil and cook until soft , about 10 minutes.

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Drain the potatoes and return to pot.

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While mashing the potatoes , add the butter , half and half , salt and pepper to taste.

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Stir in the sliced kale and cover.

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Heat the kielbasa in a bit of boiling water until the sausage is hot throughout , about 8 minutes.

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Brown gravy is often served over the mashed potatoes.

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Serve a section of the kielbasa and the mashed potatoes and enjoy !.

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Ingredients

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fresh kale, russet potatoes, butter, half-and-half, salt, pepper, kielbasa