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Stamppot raapstelen
Stamppot raapstelen: Dutch spring mash of potatoes with raw turnip greens, butter and milk
When the first raapstelen (tender young turnip tops) appear at Dutch markets in March and April, families from Groningen to Zeeland make this spring stamppot for supper. Floury potatoes are boiled and mashed in the same pan with butter and hot milk, then the raw, finely cut greens are stirred through so they stay bright, crisp and slightly peppery. It is classic with a vegetarian sausage or a fried egg and a puddle of gravy in a well in the middle. The usual mistake is cooking the greens: they should only wilt from the heat of the mash. Chef's tip: dry the boiled potatoes over the heat for a minute before mashing, so they soak up the milk and butter instead of turning gluey.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
- 2 ⅝ lb mashing potatoesa fluffy variety, peeled and quartered
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup whole milkhot
- 1 ¾ oz butter
- 9 oz raapstelen (young turnip greens) or rocket and spinach mixedwashed and finely sliced
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¾ cup vegetarian gravy, to serve (optional)
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Put 2 ⅝ lb mashing potatoes in a large pan, cover with cold water, add ⅞ tsp salt and bring to the boil. Simmer for 18–20 minutes until a knife slides into the centre without resistance.
20 minStep 2: Drain well and put the pan back on a low heat for 1 minute, shaking it, until the potatoes look dry and floury.
1 minStep 3: Add 1 ¾ oz butter and ¾ cup whole milk and mash until smooth. Season with 1 pinch ground nutmeg, ½ tsp black pepper and the rest of the ⅝ tsp salt.
3 minStep 4: Take the pan off the heat and stir in 9 oz raapstelen (young turnip greens) or rocket and spinach mixed until just wilted but still bright green.
1 minStep 5: Pile onto plates, make a well in the middle of each and fill with hot ¾ cup vegetarian gravy, to serve if using.
1 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 330 kcal
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbs
- 48 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fibre
- 6 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does stamppot raapstelen take?
- About 35 minutes in total: 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- What can I use instead of mashing potatoes?
- Sweet potato, same weight (sweeter, cooks a little faster).
- What can I use instead of whole milk?
- Semi-skimmed milk with 1 tbsp cream per 240ml (1 cup).
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