Irish Potatoes with Cabbage

3 servings

25 minutes

Irish potato and cabbage is a simple yet incredibly tasty dish rooted in traditional Irish cuisine. This recipe features a combination of soft, golden potatoes and tender cabbage, fried to an appetizing crispy crust. Historically, the dish resembles Irish colcannon, made from accessible and hearty ingredients perfect for cold climates. Its flavor is a harmonious blend of sweet cabbage and rich, earthy potatoes, with subtle notes of black pepper adding zest. It can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to meat. This is the perfect treat for a cozy home dinner when simplicity and rich flavor are desired.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 473.8
• Proteins: 7.2g
• Fats: 34.1g
• Carbohydrates: 35.9g

Ingredients

• Potato: 400 g
• White cabbage: 750 g
• Vegetable oil: 100 ml
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Wash and clean the potatoes (about 4 pieces). Cut into large quarters.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 400 g

2. Wash a small cabbage head, remove the top leaves, cut off the core. Shred into thin strips.

   Required ingredients:

   • White cabbage: 750 g

3. Place the potatoes in a well-heated, preferably cast iron skillet. Add half of the oil. Fry, turning, without a lid for 15 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 400 g
   • Vegetable oil: 100 ml

4. Then add half of the cabbage. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium. Add salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • White cabbage: 750 g
   • Salt:  to taste

5. Gradually add cabbage and oil, fry for another 5 minutes. Continue to turn the cabbage to prevent it from burning.

   Required ingredients:

   • White cabbage: 750 g
   • Vegetable oil: 100 ml

6. Reduce the heat to the lowest. Season with black pepper, stir. Cover with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

7. Turn off and enjoy delicious Irish potatoes.