ReceptnaptárHimmel un Ääd (mashed potato with apple and fried black pudding, Rhineland style)
Himmel un Ääd, “heaven and earth”, is an aptly named classic of Rhineland cooking: the “heaven” is the apple (which grows on a tree) and the “earth” is the potato. The sweet-and-sour, creamy mixture goes well with fried black pudding and fried onions. A humble, everyday dish, it nevertheless offers a special harmony of flavours.
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Method
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- Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-18 minutes until soft, then drain.
- Meanwhile, put the apple slices in a pot with 3-4 tbsp water and the sugar and cook for 8-10 minutes until they collapse thickly.
- Mash the potatoes, add butter and warm milk and season with salt and nutmeg.
- Mix the mash with the apple purée, or serve them separately.
- Fry the onions in oil until golden brown and remove; in the same pan, fry the pudding slices for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Serve the mash and apple with the pudding and onions.
A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Use tart, soft-fleshed apples, because sweeter varieties give less balance to the mash.
- Do not fry the pudding too fiercely, as it bursts; fry over low-medium heat.
- If you do not like black pudding, fried sausage or pork loin is also very good.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the dish called that?
In the Rhineland dialect it means “heaven and earth”: the apple grows in the air, the potato in the ground.
Can it be made without black pudding?
Yes, fried bacon or onion fried in fat is also delicious; vegetarians can serve it with fried onions.
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