Stamppot

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and peel the potatoes and cut into similarly sized pieces for even cooking.

2. 2

   In a large soup pot, boil the potatoes and the bay leaves in salted water for 20 minutes. Discard the bay leaves.

3. 3

   Wash the kale thoroughly, trim any coarse stems, discard brown leaves, and cut into thin strips.

4. 4

   Peel and chop the shallots.

5. 5

   In a frying pan, melt 1 tbsp. of butter and saute the shallots for a few minutes before adding the curly kale and 2 tbsp. of water. Season and cook for about 10 minutes, or until tender.

6. 6

   Warm the milk on the stove or in the microwave.

7. 7

   Drain and dry the potatoes, then mash them. Quickly add the warm milk and the remaining butter. Season to taste with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

8. 8

   Mix the cooked curly kale through the mashed potato mixture.

9. 9

   Top with slices of the smoked sausage and serve hot with mustard or gravy.