Rumbledethumps is a dish made from potatoes and cabbage. Its recipe is quite simple compared to its name.
Rumbledethumps is a traditional dish originating from the Scottish Borders. It basically serves as a main dish and is very special in Scotland. There is a fantastic story associated with rumbledethumps. In the 4th series of the BBC television program Great British Menu, which aired in 2009, chef Tom Kitchin cooked it as part of their Scottish menu.
To make Rumbledethumps, first add water, salt, and potatoes. On a medium flame, add the butter and add the cabbage to it. Take this cabbage and combine it with potatoes, then mash everything thoroughly. Top it with cheese and bake until it’s done. Your rumbledethumps are ready to serve.
So far, you have only seen the summary. The steps for the recipe are outlined below, and I am confident you can easily follow them. Moving forward, we will begin with the ingredients required.
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Rumbledethumps Recipe
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- Firstly, preheat the oven. Then, take a pan and add water, salt, and potatoes to it and then bring it to a boil.
- When the potatoes are cooked, drain the water from the pan.
- Now, take another pan and put it on medium flame. Add in the butter and melt. Then, toss in the cabbage and cook for 2-3 minutes till it gets soft.
- Take out the cabbage and put it along with the potatoes, swede and more butter. Mash everything properly using a masher.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Top it with cheese and cover it. Bake it in the oven for 30 minutes, then uncover the vegetables and cook it further for 15 minutes until properly cooked and then serve.
