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Hutspot
Netherlands
Commemorates the 1574 siege of Leiden, when Spanish troops retreated leaving a pot of stew behind.
A hearty Dutch stew of potatoes, carrots and onions — roughly mashed together. Eaten to commemorate the 1574 relief of Leiden.
Prep
15 mins
Cook
40 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
440 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
800gfloury potatoes, peeled and quartered
500gcarrots, roughly chopped
3onions, roughly chopped
50gbutter
100mlwarm milk
nutmegto taste
400gbraised beef or rookworst sausage to serve
Method
1
Place potatoes, carrots and onions in a pot. Cover with salted water. Boil 30-35 minutes.
2
Drain well. Mash roughly — hutspot should be chunky, not smooth.
3
Beat in butter and warm milk. Season with nutmeg.
4
Serve topped with braised beef or sliced sausage.
Chef's Tip
Don't over-mash — hutspot should have texture, not be completely smooth.
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