Hete Bliksem

A delicious Dutch mash dish that may be a little less well known, but it's perfect for wintertime. Traditionally served with black pudding, sausages or pan-fried liver.

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 45 min

Ingredients:

• 1.5 kg potatoes
• 350 g tart apples, such as Goudrenet
• 350 g sweet apples, such as Cox
• 2 sweet apples (set aside)
• Cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 125 g lean bacon bits
• 2 onions

Method:

1. Peel the potatoes, rinse them and place in a pan with water. Add a generous pinch of salt.
2. Peel the apples, core them and cut into chunks. Add them to the potatoes after about 20 minutes of cooking. Let everything cook for another 5 minutes until tender.
3. Fry the bacon in a pan. Meanwhile, peel the onions and slice them into rings. Add them to the bacon and fry until golden brown for maximum flavour.
4. Drain the potatoes and apples, then mash everything together.
5. Peel the extra apples and cut into thin slices.
6. Place the apple slices on a plate, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon, and microwave briefly until soft.
7. Serve on a large platter: mash at the bottom, bacon and onions on top, and decorate with the softened apple slices.