
Himmel un Ääd
3.9
🇩🇪 German
Himmel un Ääd (Heaven and Earth) pairs creamy mashed potatoes with sweet-tart apples and rich slices of blood sausage for a comforting, rustic meal. Caramelized onions and a touch of nutmeg lift the flavors, creating a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and earthy notes. Serve it warm for a hearty, old-fashioned dish full of character.
Effort
Moderate
Difficulty
Easy
Price
1,51€/ serving
Kcal
Protein
Fiber
Method
Peel and cut the Starchy Potatoes into even chunks, place them in a pot and cover with cold Water; add a generous pinch of Salt, bring to a boil, then simmer until the potatoes are very tender, about 15–20 minutes.
Meanwhile, peel, core and dice the Tart Apples. Put them into a small saucepan with a couple of tablespoons of Sugar and a splash of Water and cook over medium heat until the apples break down and are soft, about 8–10 minutes. Mash lightly or puree to your desired texture and keep warm.
Drain the potatoes well, return them to the pot off the heat and mash. Warm the Whole Milk gently and mix into the potatoes with a tablespoon or two of Butter until smooth and creamy. Season with more Salt to taste and a grating of Nutmeg for warmth.
While the mash rests, thinly slice the Onions. Heat a couple of tablespoons of Clarified Butter in a skillet and cook the onions over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until they are deep golden and caramelized, 10–15 minutes. Set aside.
In a separate pan, slice the Blood Sausage into rounds and fry them gently until the edges are crisp and the centers are heated through, 3–5 minutes per side. Season lightly with freshly ground Black Pepper.
To serve, spoon the mashed potatoes onto plates, add a generous portion of the stewed apples alongside (or a scoop on top if you prefer), arrange the fried blood sausage slices over or beside the mash, and finish with a scattering of caramelized onions. Adjust seasoning if needed and enjoy hot.
Nutrition Info
Per Serving
CARBS
73.6g
PROTEIN
28.6g
FAT
70.6g
SUGAR
31.7g
SATURATED FAT
30.8g
FIBER
9.6g
SODIUM
1.1g
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
Adjust servings
For the potato mash
- 1 kg Starchy Potatoes
- 150ml Whole Milk, warmed
- 50g Butter
- Some Salt
- Some Nutmeg, freshly grated
For the apple compote (Ääd)
- 800g Tart Apple, peeled, cored, chopped (about 5 medium; e.g., Boskoop)
- 50ml Water
- 1 1/2 tsp Sugar, to taste
- 1 pinch ofSalt
For the sausage and onions (Himmel)
- 600g Blood Sausage, German (Flönz/black pudding); cut into 4–8 thick slices
- 2 large Onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Clarified Butter, or lard
- Some Pepper (Black)