Orkney Clapshot

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs floury potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 small swede (rutabaga), peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp whole milk
• 1/2 bunch chives, finely chopped
• 4 breakfast sausages, for serving
• Salt and white pepper to taste

Before you cook

• Peel and cut the potatoes into even chunks.
• Peel and cut the swede into chunks slightly smaller than the potato.

Steps

1. Place the swede in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
2. Boil the swede for 10 minutes, then add the potato chunks to the same pot.
3. Continue boiling for 20 minutes, until both vegetables are completely tender.
4. Drain the vegetables well and return them to the pot.
5. Mash the potato and swede together until smooth.
6. Beat in the butter and milk until creamy.
7. Stir in the chopped chives.
8. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
9. Meanwhile, grill or fry the sausages until browned and cooked through.
10. Serve the mash hot alongside the sausages.