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Rumbledethumps

Rumbledethumps is a classic Scottish dish of potatoes and cabbage served either as a main meal or an accompaniment to meat. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Scottish version of Rumbledethumps.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

35 minutes

Total Time:

55 minutes

Serves:

6

Rating:

Tags : Cheese RecipesScottish Recipes

This is the Scottish version of the classic Irish potatoes and cabbage dish, Colcannon. The name itself derives from the terms 'rumbled' (bashed or mixed together) and 'thumped' (beaten) thus, literally 'rumbledthumps' are dishes that are 'bashed together' or 'mixed together'.

Traditionally it is served as a main course, particularly at lunchtime, but it can also be served as an accompaniment to a meat dish.

Ingredients:

450g potatoes
450g white cabbage, kale or spring greens
1 medium onion (or the whites of 2 leeks), finely chopped
90g butter
2 tbsp single cream
60g mature Cheddar cheese
chopped fresh chives
salt and black pepper, to taste

Method:

Slice the potatoes quite thickly then add to a pan of lightly-salted boiling water. Allow to cook for about 25 minutes, or until tender, then drain, mash and set aside.

Meanwhile slice the cabbage and boil gently in lightly-salted water until just tender (about 8 minutes) then drain and set aside.

Add the butter to a frying pan and use to cook the onions until tender. Once soft (about 6 minutes) mix in a bowl along with the potatoes and cabbage. Add the cream and chives, season then beat the mixture together until light and creamy.

Place the mash in an oven-proof dish, sprinkle the cheese over the top and place under a hot grill until the top has browned. Serve immediately.