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Re:Thoughts on the potato diet by jasonwatkinspdx on Monday July 11, 2022 @02:41PM (#32060012)
A couple years back I tried making colecanon due to a random suggestion from a friend. It's just mashed potatoes mixed with cabbage or kale or such, seasoned as you like. I do a version where I brown the cabbage in butter first.

I was surprised just how satisfying a plate of it as a meal, and thought exactly the same thing: I'm pretty sure you could live on that stuff indefinitely and be in great shape.

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Re:Thoughts on the potato diet by lesstyzing on Monday July 11, 2022 @03:27PM (#32060607)
Same goes for Champ (mashed potatoes with diced spring onions throughout). Seems super basic but really filling.
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Re:Thoughts on the potato diet by CobaltFire on Tuesday July 12, 2022 @10:40AM (#32070662)
Colecannon is a staple in my house. Our variety is:

Peeled Russet potatoes boiled, then strained and let steam some moisture off for a bit.

Kale blanched in water for a few seconds (no more than 30). Then allow it to steam off some moisture. Chop to desired size, pat dry.

Add butter and kale to potatoes. Salt and pepper to taste.

We found that controlling the moisture has a huge impact on flavor and the kale maintaining some texture.

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Re:Thoughts on the potato diet by linsomniac on Monday July 11, 2022 @08:07PM (#32063905)
I used to fry up a kielbasa and then add in sauerkraut and serve that with mashed potatoes. The Sauerkraut and potato combination was delicious, so I'd buy your cabbage and mash idea. Going to have to give that a try.
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Re:Thoughts on the potato diet by jasonwatkinspdx on Tuesday July 12, 2022 @02:37PM (#32074029)
Oh for sure. I usually add just a dash of vinegar to the cabbage to balance it out with some acidity.
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Re:Thoughts on the potato diet by memcg on Monday July 11, 2022 @05:15PM (#32061972)
I love colecanon. Mine has skin on boiled and mashed potatoes (any type or a mix), lots of butter, full fat whole milk greek yogurt and chopped cooked kale. My family loves it hot or cold. Add a few more spices and a little mustard, and I serve it as potato salad to my mayo hating in-laws.
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