Boerenkool
Warm, hearty, and quintessentially Dutch, Boerenkool is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy mashed potatoes with vibrant kale and savory smoked sausage. This traditional dish is a delicious way to showcase simple, wholesome ingredients, including tender starchy potatoes, finely chopped kale, and succulent rookworst, a classic smoked sausage. The kale and potatoes are simmered together, then mashed with butter and milk to create a rich and velvety texture, perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper. Served alongside slices of smoky sausage and optionally paired with a tangy mustard dip, Boerenkool is a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare in under an hour. Perfect for chilly nights, this Dutch favorite is a nutritious, crowd-pleasing recipe that brings rustic charm to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Kale (finely chopped)
- 1 kilogram Potatoes (starchy, peeled and cubed)
- 1 piece Smoked sausage (rookworst or similar)
- 50 grams Butter
- 100 milliliters Milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Mustard (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1. Peel and cube the potatoes, then place them in a large pot with salted water.
2. Add the finely chopped kale on top of the potatoes. Do not stir.
3. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and let the potatoes and kale simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
4. While the potatoes and kale are cooking, prepare the smoked sausage according to the package instructions (usually by heating it in simmering water for 15-20 minutes).
5. Once the potatoes and kale are cooked, drain the water completely and return them to the pot.
6. Add the butter and milk to the pot. Mash the potatoes and kale together until smooth and well combined. Adjust the texture by adding more milk if needed.
7. Season the mash with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Slice the smoked sausage and serve it alongside the Boerenkool mash. Optionally, serve with mustard on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1723 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.7 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.8 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 187 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 4146 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 226.9 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.0 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 55.4 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 1358 mg | 104% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 6986 mg | 149% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
