The word 'stovies' is from the French 'etoufee', meaning 'stewed in a closed vessel'. This popular Highland dish, possibly of French origin, has become a favourite all over Scotland. Like most national affairs, the exact way to cook stovies is a matter of dispute for many Scots; this traditional recipe preserves all the essence of the bird.
Provided by Millereg
Categories Stew
Time 3h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut chicken into serving pieces.
- Slice potatoes in medium thick rounds.
- Melt 1 heaped tablespoons.
- of butter in a skillet or saucepan.
- Brown chicken joints lightly on both sides and then remove them.
- Grease an ovenproof casserole dish and put in layers as follows: sliced potatoes, whole shallots or sliced onions (all well-seasoned), chicken.
- Dot each layer with little knobs of butter.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of potatoes.
- Pour stock over the potatoes, shallots and chicken.
- Cover with buttered greaseproof paper, then with lid.
- Cook in oven at 275F/135C for about 2½ hours.
- Add a little hot stock or water after about an hour or so, if liquid dries up too much.
- Sprinkle generously with chopped parsley 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1066.3, Fat 58.8, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 274.2, Sodium 431.4, Carbohydrate 58.9, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 72.9
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