Rumbledethumps – Sybaritica

Rumbledethumps combines potatoes and cabbage and other optional additions to make a hearty vegetable side dish, or a rib-sticking meal in its own right.

• 2 medium potatoes peeled and quartered;
• 1 small Turnip of the Swede/Rutabaga type, peeled and cut into large dice;
• ¼ of a small Cabbage chopped small;
• 2 Scallions chopped;
• 1 rasher of Bacon sliced into thin matchsticks;
• 2 Tbsp. Butter plus extra for serving;
• 2 – 4 Tbsp. Heavy Cream optional;
• Salt and freshly-ground Pepper.

• Bring a pot of salted water to the boil and add the turnip and potato chunks, Simmer vigorously until both vegetables are soft enough to mash.
• Sauté the bacon pieces in fat until just starting to brown, then add the cabbage, tossing to coat it with fat, and cook until tender.
• When the root vegetables are done, drain and return to the pot. Mash well, adding the butter and the cream (if using). Season the blend with the salt and pepper.
• Fold in the cabbage mixture and the scallions and then transfer everything to a platter or bowl for service, topping with a little extra butter if desired.