Heaven and Earth Black Pudding with Apples

First, prepare your 'Earth'. Heat the pre-cooked potatoes in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 15g of butter and the warm milk. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to your liking. Keep warm.

Peel and core the apples, then slice them into 0.5 cm thick wedges. Peel and thinly slice the onion.

In a large frying pan, melt the remaining 15g of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the apple slices and granulated sugar, cooking for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and slightly caramelized.

While the apples are cooking, slice the black pudding into 1-1.5 cm thick rounds. You may remove the casing if it is tough, but often it can be left on.

Push the apple-onion mixture to one side of the pan. Add the black pudding slices to the empty side and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until they are heated through and have a nice crispy crust. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.

To serve, place a generous portion of the creamy mashed potatoes ('Erde') on each plate. Arrange the crispy black pudding and the sweet apple-onion mixture ('Himmel') alongside. Garnish with freshly chopped chives.