Colcannon

Enjoy this traditional Irish potato dish made from mashed potato, chopped cabbage and leeks. Simple and easy to make using the freshest ingredients from your garden. A particular St Patrick's Day favourite.

Ingredients - serves 4

400g potatoes

400g cabbage

2 medium leeks

100g butter

200ml milk

Salt and pepper to season

Preparation method Prep: 10 minutes / Cook: 20 minutes

1. In a large saucepan boil the potatoes until tender. Remove the potatoes from the pan and place to one side. Using the same water add the shredded cabbage and boil for 5 minutes until tender. Drain and place to one side.

2. Place the sliced leeks into a saucepan, cover with milk and simmer until soft.

3. Mash the potatoes with the butter, stir in the cabbage (keep some aside to garnish), cooked leeks and milk and season to taste.

4. Garnish with shredded cabbage.