SKIRLIE MASH - SCOTTISH MASHED POTATOES WITH ONIONS AND OATS
A beautiful, creamy and traditional accompaniment for your Burns Night haggis, Hogmanay or indeed any beef or game dishes; this mashed potato is delicious and very nutritious. It contains onions as well as oats, for a mashed potato recipe which is delightfully different! The word "skirlie" is the name of the oatmeal and onion compound that is added to the mashed potatoes, as you have to "skirl" it around the pan! Skirlie is often used as a base for stuffing, and is made and eaten in Northern England, as well as in Scotland. This recipe was taken from BBC Good Food, January 2006.
Provided by French Tart
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil the potatoes until very tender, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the skirlie. Heat the butter in a frying pan, add the onion and cook for 10 mins until golden and soft. Add the oatmeal and stir until the butter is absorbed and the mix looks dry. Continue cooking until the skirlie is toasted, stirring (skirling round the pan) all the time for 5 mins, but do not let it catch and burn. Remove and keep warm.
- Drain the potatoes, return to the hot pan and mash really well. Beat in the cream, parsley and skirlie, then season to taste with salt and white pepper.
- Serve immediately before the skirlie softens, with haggis or any beef and game dishes.
CHAMPIT TATTIES: SCOTTISH MASHED POTATOES
A modern and lighter version of traditional Scottish Champit Tatties, using light or fat-free sour cream in place of the usual heavy double cream. Easy, one-pan dish! For variation, top with skirlie - oats fried in butter, or crumbled crisp bacon.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter and saute potatoes, turning to coat.
- Stir in the chives and just enough water to keep potatoes from sticking to the pan.
- Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are done; check periodically and add a little water as needed to prevent potatoes from scorching.
- Mash potatoes in the pot (no need to drain); stir in salt & pepper to taste, and the sour cream.
- Serve Champit Tatties hot & garnished with snipped fresh parsley, or top with skirlie - oats fried in butter or crisp crumbled bacon, as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.3, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 8.7, Sodium 42.4, Carbohydrate 39.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 5
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