Calcannon is a traditional Irish Halloween dish, complete with all of the classic hearty ingredients you'd come to expect in Irish cooking.
As per the Barmbrack tradition we also look to hide some goodies in the mix - coins typically represent a prosperous financial year ahead - so we tend to make sure there are plenty of coins in the mix... who doesn't want a prosperous year!
Enjoy this delicious recipe and watch your teeth!
Ingredients:
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(yellow flesh like a desiree or dutch gold is best) |
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Method:
Boil potatoes in salted water
Cook finely chopped spring onions, garlic, bacon for 3-5 mins in frying pan, add cabbage & kale, plus stock and sauté until soft
Mash potatoes with butter and cream
Add mixture from frying pan and mix
Season to taste
Add coins wrapped in foil