08-Jan-2001: Today Ton was in the mood for a traditional Dutch
winter recipe ("winter kost"): boerenkool met worst. The only
non-original ingredient is the sausage (can't be imported) but a Polish sausage
(available at Save On Foods) was an excellent substitute.
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The main ingredient is
"boerenkool" (in this case it was canned). The best boerenkool
is a fresh harvest after a frosty night ...
See recipe below for description. Ton bought it at
the "Dutch Shopping Centre" in New Westminster (8th Avenue).
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After the potatoes, bacon and
"boerenkool" were mixed together it was sprinkled with
"Roma cheese (kind of a Parmesan cheese). The sausage was put on top
and then it all went in the oven for about 15 minutes. Picture:
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Hmmmm ... looks and smells good. The
cheese was probably not a good idea (tasted weird). So Ton scooped that
part off ...
P.S. The beer is Boddingtons (Manchester). Excellent
beer in combination with "boerenkool".
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After the sausage was sliced the dish
looked really authentic. Enjoy.
There was enough for 2 huge portions ... so the left
over went in the fridge for the next day (even better).
Last note: however you make the boerenkool ... it's
never as good as your mom made it.
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This time the curly kale is from a pot "HAK". For sale at
IGA Marketplace (Burrard Street, Vancouver). Picture: 08-Jan-2001 |
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Enough for 3 of these portions. Picture: 08-Jan-2001 |
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Farmers Cabbage With Smoked Sausage (boerenkool Met Worst)
Yield: 6 servings
6 Good sized
potatoes
1 bn Of kale (to fill a 2 qt.
-pot)
1 lb Smoked sausage
3 tb Butter or margarine
Salt and
pepper
Peel, cook, and mash
potatoes. At the same time, chop kale finely, cook until tender. Dice and
cook sausage. Put kale into a blender with enough of the cooking water to
make a thick slurry. When done, add to the mashed potatoes. Add cooked
sausage. Add butter. Salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and serve piping
hot. For a more festive appearance, put into a casserole dish, garnish
with slices of Oude Gouda (Old Gouda) or a medium cheddar and sprinkle
with paprika. Place in medium oven until cheese melts and begins to brown.
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