'Nduja-stuffed boxty dumplings with cauliflower purée
Boxty dumplings are an Irish dish that combines both grated and mashed potatoes. Here, they're filled with spicy ‘nduja.
Ingredients
- Egg1 piece
- Double cream100 ml
- Milk50 ml
- Olive Oil15 ml
Instructions
10 steps- 1
To make the 'nduja - stuffed boxty dumplings, preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7.
5 min
- 2
In a large bowl, mix together the mashed potato, flour, cheese and a pinch of salt, then gradually add the egg until a soft dough is formed. Knead for 1 - 2 minutes and cut into four pieces.
5 min
- 3
Sprinkle the work surface with flour. Flatten each portion of the dough in your hand, place a heaped tablespoon of 'nduja in the centre, then fold the dough over the 'nduja and shape into a patty.
5 min
- 4
Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and lightly oil a baking tray. Lower the dumplings into the water and cook for 4 - 5 minutes or until they float. Remove and set aside on the tray.
5 min
- 5
Heat a large ovenproof frying pan over medium heat. Add the oil and four piles of grated potato like rostis. Cook on each side for 3 - 4 minutes.
8 min
- 6
Place the boiled dumplings on top of the rostis and cook for 10 minutes. Transfer the pan to the oven and cook for 4 - 5 minutes.
15 min
- 7
Cook the cauliflower in a saucepan of salted boiling water for 8 - 10 minutes until tender.
10 min
- 8
Drain the cauliflower and add to a food processor along with the cream and milk, then blend until smooth and season with salt.
3 min
- 9
Heat a sauté pan, add the spinach and a splash of water and cook for 2 minutes until wilted. Finish with butter, salt, and pepper.
2 min
- 10
Spoon the cauliflower purée onto plates, make a well in the middle, place the wilted spinach inside and top with the dumplings, rosti side up.
2 min
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 313 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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