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'Nduja-stuffed boxty dumplings with cauliflower purée

'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.

Prep25 min
Cook30 min
Servings4
Cal/serving617
#dinner#family meal#potatoes#Main Course

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • Egg1 piece
  • Double cream100 ml
  • Milk50 ml
  • Olive Oil15 ml

Instructions

10 steps
  1. 1

    To make the 'nduja - stuffed boxty dumplings, preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7.

    5 min

  2. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 7

    Cook the cauliflower in a saucepan of salted boiling water for 8 - 10 minutes until tender.

    10 min

  8. 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. 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. 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.

617
kcal
23.1g
Protein
51.6g
Carbs
34.1g
Fat
6.9g
Fiber

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