Colcannon

Directions

1. 1
   Get out a pot for the potatoes and a saucepan for the cabbage and onions.
2. 2
   Boil salted water in the pot and add potatoes.
3. 3
   Simmer until tender (20-25 minutes).
4. 4
   Drain and cover with a tea towel for 5 minutes. Then uncover and leave to cool.
5. 5
   Bring salted water to a boil in the saucepan and blanch the cabbage until tender (3 minutes).
6. 6
   Drain and then refresh with cold water.
7. 7
   Chop cabbage to bite sized pieces.
8. 8
   Melt 4 tbsp.s of the butter in the saucepan and add the chopped onions and milk.
9. 9
   Peel the potatoes and push through a sieve into the milk and onions.
10. 10
    Mix with a wooden spoon and add the cabbage.
11. 11
    Reheat and serve with dollops of remaining butter and a good grind of pepper.