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Nutritional Values
460kcal
12gProtein
40gCarbs
28gFat
6gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
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🥛 Dairy
Rumbledethumps
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Rumbledethumps — [RUM-buld-thumps]
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A hearty dish of mashed potatoes, cabbage, and onions baked with cheese.
Why try it?
As an old staple of Scottish farmhouse kitchens, Rumbledethumps encapsulates rustic comfort, known for complementing other rich flavors in Scottish cuisine.
How it tastes
Creamy and cheesy with a subtle sweetness from the cabbage, this dish is hearty and satisfying, with a golden melted cheese crust.
Origin & History — first documented: 1700
Hailing from the Scottish Borders in the 18th century, Rumbledethumps was conceived as a way to utilize leftover vegetables, becoming a beloved addition to communal and family meals.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 400 g potatoes
- 🥕 200 g cabbage
- 🧄 1 onion
- 🥛 100 g cheddar cheese
- 🥛 50 g butter
Method
- 1 Boil potatoes until tender and mash with butter.
- 2 Sauté cabbage and onions until soft.
- 3 Mix mashed potatoes with cabbage and onions, transfer to a baking dish.
- 4 Top with cheese and bake at 180°C until golden, about 20 minutes.
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