Traditional Rumbledethumps Scottish Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1kg potatoes, peeled and chopped
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1 savoy cabbage (250g), roughly sliced
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75g butter, divided
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100g mature cheddar cheese, grated
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2 small onions, sliced (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Peel and chop the potatoes. Boil them for 15-20 minutes until soft.
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Slice the onions if using, and fry them in a pan until softened. Set aside.
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Roughly slice the cabbage and cook it with 50g of butter in a pan until softened and wilted.
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Mash the boiled potatoes with the remaining butter and season to taste.
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Preheat the oven to 180°C.
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Mix the cooked cabbage and fried onions into the mashed potatoes.
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Transfer the potato and cabbage mixture into an ovenproof dish.
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Top the mixture with grated cheddar cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
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Serve hot as a side dish with your chosen main meal.
# Notes:
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Ensure the cheese is evenly spread for a golden crust.
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This dish is traditionally served as a side but can be enjoyed as a main when accompanied by a salad or protein of your choice.