Stovies - Did you know

Stovies                

Simple but surprisingly delicious. The potatoes should be unblemished and of equal size.

The name ‘stovies’ comes from the French ‘’etouffer’. To stew in a closed vessel.

15g butter                                         2 thin slices bacon (chopped)

450g potatoes                                 1 large onion

300ml hot water                             salt & pepper

Method:

Melt butter in a pan. Peel & slice the onion and fry in the butter with the bacon. Peel & slice the potatoes and add them to the pan. Season & add the water to a depth of ½ inch. Put the lid on the pan & cook slowly for 1-11/2 hours. Stir as necessary to prevent the potatoes sticking to the