• Stoemp is a staple in Belgium and the Netherlands, typically made up of mashed or pureed potatoes. Our version is slightly unusual but no less delicious. Carrot stoemp is a great side dish for dinner that is easy to make and full of creamy flavour.

    Carrot ‘stoemp’

    Serves: 4
    Cooking Time: 30 mins

    Ingredients

    • 500g potatoes, peeled and quartered
    • 150g carrots, peeled and chopped
    • 10g (1 tbsp) unsalted butter
    • salt and freshly ground black
    • pepper, to taste
    • 80ml ( cup) milk

    Instructions

    1

    Cook the potatoes and carrots in simmering salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and return to the hot pan.

    2

    Add the butter, season to taste and mash coarsely, without fully crushing the vegetables.

    3

    Add the milk and beat with a wooden spoon. Serve hot.