Stamppot
Description
A very tasty and delicious dish that can even be served as a side dish at a festive table. Try making stamppot not only from potatoes, but also from boiled pumpkin, zucchini, pattypan squash, tomatoes, etc.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Peel the potatoes and onions and rinse them in water.
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Step 2
Slice the potatoes into small pieces and place them in a cauldron, saucepan, or pot. Add salt and bay leaves, then pour in water to cover the sliced potatoes. Place the container on the stove and boil for 25 minutes.
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Step 3
Poke the boiled potatoes with a fork. If they are soft, the potatoes are done. Remove the bay leaves and mash with a potato masher into a puree. Optionally, add a little butter or warm milk.
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Step 4
Chop the onion into small cubes, as well as the bacon. Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan and sauté both ingredients until golden brown.
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Step 5
Place the fried bacon and onions into the mashed potatoes. If desired, you can add other boiled vegetables: pumpkin, zucchini, or carrots, turning them into a puree as well. Gently mix everything together.
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Step 6
Place the finished dish on a plate and serve hot. It can be accompanied by pickled cucumbers or sauerkraut.