Rumbledethumps

Rumbledethumps

Rumbledethumps is a traditional dish from the Scottish Borders. The main ingredients are potato, cabbage, and onion. Similar to the Irish dish colcannon, and the English bubble and squeak, it is either served as an accompaniment to a main dish or as a main dish itself.

Ingredients

The primary ingredients of Rumbledethumps are:

• Potato
• Cabbage
• Onion
• Butter
• Cheese

Preparation

Rumbledethumps is prepared by first boiling the potatoes and then mashing them. The cabbage and onion are chopped and sautéed in butter until they are soft. The vegetables are then mixed with the mashed potatoes and the mixture is placed in a baking dish. The dish is topped with cheese and baked in the oven until the cheese is melted and golden.

Variations

There are several variations of Rumbledethumps. Some recipes include other vegetables such as carrots or peas. Others add meat, such as bacon or ham, to make it a more substantial meal. Some versions also include eggs, either mixed in with the vegetables or baked on top.

History

The name "Rumbledethumps" is thought to come from the noise made while cooking the dish, particularly the sound of the potatoes being mashed and the vegetables being stirred together. The dish is traditionally associated with the Scottish Borders region, but it is now enjoyed all over Scotland and beyond.

In Popular Culture

Rumbledethumps has been mentioned in various forms of media, including books and television shows. It was famously served to the Queen on her visit to Scotland in 2009.

See Also

• Scottish cuisine
• Colcannon
• Bubble and squeak

References

• "Rumbledethumps: A delicious traditional Scottish recipe". The Scotsman. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
• "Rumbledethumps recipe". BBC Good Food. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
• "Rumbledethumps". Scotland's Enchanting Kingdom. Retrieved 2020-11-30.

External Links

• Rumbledethumps Recipe on BBC Food
• Rumbledethumps Recipe on The Spruce Eats