Mulgipuder: Estonian Potatoes and Groats Mash with Pork
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
European
Mulgipuder: Estonian Potatoes and Groats Mash with Pork
Description
Mulgipuder blends peeled potatoes and groats simmered together until tender with enough salted water to keep the ingredients slightly submerged. Butter is added before mashing to create a creamy texture with the groats providing a subtle chew. The side of smoked pork is diced and pan-fried with onions until golden and crisp, which adds savory richness and texture contrast to the smooth mash. The addition of fresh parsley brings a mild freshness to the savory pork mix.
The flavors are straightforward and hearty, reflecting traditional rural Estonian cooking. The texture contrasts between soft mash and crisp pork pieces create interest in each bite. The dish is seasoned simply with salt and black pepper to enhance but not overpower the natural flavors.
Mulgipuder is often served as a main course or substantial side dish, suitable for colder months or as a staple comfort food. It is well suited for dinners where filling, straightforward meals are desired.
Ingredients
- 700 g potato
- 100 g groats
- 50 g butter
- 300 g smoked pork better if it has some fat
- 100 g onion
- 20 g parsley
- salt
- black pepper
- neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
Instructions
- Peel potatoes, wash in cold water.
- Put potatoes and washed groats into a pot and cover with water 3 cm (about 1 inch) above potatoes and groats. Add salt and boil in medium heat about 1 hour until groats are soft.
- Check time to time if the water is not evaporated and need additional water if needed. When groats are soft there should be 1 cm (1/3 of an inch) of water on top.
- Add butter and make potatoes and groats into mash, add salt if needed.
- Cut smoked meat 0.5cm x 1cm pieces (1/5 x 1/3 inches). Peal and cut onions. Pan fry onions, add smoked meat and fry until meat is golden. Add fresh parsley.
- Enjoy!
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