How Do You Cook Irish Potatoes (Champ)?
This is one way the Irish enjoy eating potatoes. Known as Champ, or Poundies, it is a traditional dish mainly in Northern Ireland, but eaten throughout the north and the south. Quick and cheap to make, and comforting to eat, Champ will warm your insides along with the cockles of your heart. See the variation below to turn Champ into Colcannon. Simmer the potatoes covered in salted boiling water until very tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the milk and green onions; keep warm while the potatoes are cooking. Drain, peel, and mash the potatoes. Beat in the milk mixture until smooth. Serve immediately in soup plates or bowls. Make a well in the center of each pile of potatoes and add a walnut-sized knob of butter. Add pepper to taste. Eat with a spoon and dip each bite into the melted butter.
