Stamppot

Instructions

1- Wash and peel the potatoes and cut into similarly sized pieces for even cooking.

2- In a large soup pot, boil the potatoes and the bay leaves in salted water for 20 minutes.

3- Discard the bay leaves.

4- If you're not using a bag of ready-cut curly kale, wash the bunches thoroughly under cool running water to get rid of all soil—you wouldn't want that gritty texture in your finished dish.

5- Trim any coarse stems and discard any brown leaves.

6- With a sharp knife, cut the curly kale into thin strips.

7- Peel and chop the shallots.

8- In a frying pan or skillet, melt 1 tbsp.

9- of butter and saute the shallots for a few minutes before adding the curly kale and 2 tbsp.

10- of water.

11- Season and cook for about 10 minutes, or until tender.

12- Warm the milk on the stove or in the microwave.

13- Drain, shake and dry the potatoes with kitchen towels before mashing with a potato masher or ricer.

14- Working quickly, add the warm milk and the remaining butter.

15- Season to taste with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

16- Mix the cooked curly kale through the cooked mashed potato mixture.

17- Top with slices of the smoked sausage and serve hot with your favorite mustard or gravy.

18- Serve and enjoy!.