Stamppot
Potatoes mashed with kale or endive and a well of gravy in the middle, with sausage laid across. Fifty minutes.
Photograph credit: 2018-01-25-Endivienjemangs met Blootwoosch-6407 by Superbass · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · this resized copy is shared under the same licence
Photograph credit: 2018-01-25-Endivienjemangs met Blootwoosch-6410 by Superbass · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · this resized copy is shared under the same licence
Method
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Put the potatoes in a large pan of cold salted water and bring to the boil.
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After 8 minutes, pile the shredded kale on top of the potatoes.
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Cover and cook 12 minutes more, until the potatoes are completely tender.
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Lay the smoked sausages on top of the kale for the last 10 minutes to heat through.
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Lift the sausages out and keep them warm.
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Drain the pan thoroughly and let it steam dry for 2 minutes.
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Add the butter, warm milk, salt, white pepper and nutmeg.
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Mash coarsely with a hand masher — leave texture, do not purée.
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Pile into bowls and press a deep well into the middle of each.
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Pour hot gravy into the well, lay sliced sausage across and serve with mustard.
Chef’s Tips
- Kale in with the potatoes, not cooked separately.
- Steam the pan dry before the butter goes in.
- Coarse mash, and a real well for the gravy.
Pairing Suggestions
- Rookworst
- Mustard
- Dutch beer
Storage & Reheating
Keeps 3 days refrigerated and fries beautifully as leftovers.
Common questions
How long does Stamppot take to make?
About 50 minutes in total — 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Stamppot?
Kale in with the potatoes, not cooked separately. Steam the pan dry before the butter goes in. Coarse mash, and a real well for the gravy.
What should I serve with Stamppot?
Rookworst; Mustard; Dutch beer.
How should Stamppot be stored?
Keeps 3 days refrigerated and fries beautifully as leftovers.
Is Stamppot suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Stamppot?
About 645 kcal per serving, with 22 g protein, 62 g carbohydrate and 35 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutritional Highlights
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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