haggis

[jennean]

I've just bought a haggis for the first time and never tried it before does anyone have any suggestions on what to do with and what to serve with it?

[Buenchico]

Can I come round? - I love haggis!

Most haggis that you buy in the supermarkets comes complete with cooking instructions. (Basically, either leave it whole and boil it or cut it open, cut the contents into cubes and microwave it).

I've come across haggis served in all sorts of ways but the traditional accompaniment of 'neeps and tatties' is probably best. (That's turnips and mashed potatoes by the way). If you make the tatties creamy enough (add plenty of butter) you shouldn't need any gravy or sauce with it. (In fact, whenever I've come across haggis served with any sort of sauce, it's always spoilt the haggis).

A decent haggis (by my definition) should be quite spicy but some others can be a little bland - so have some black pepper handy when you serve it, just in case.

A bottle of Shiraz makes a decent accompaniment but a traditionalist will insist on a (very) large glass of single malt whisky. Actually, I've got a bottle here. Hang on, I'm on my way . . . . :-)

Bon appetit!

Chris

[Rabelais]

It is normally served with neeps and tatties or turnip and potatoes mashed. As for the haggis you boil it for between 2-3 hours depending on size. Arrange nicely on a plate and scrape directly into the bin.

[jennean]

Chris that sound good perhaps you could come over and cook it for me

[B00]

Lol, I preffered Rabelais' recipe.....especially the serving suggestion :-}

[LauraLou]

Maybe unusual but I oven cook mine. Cut a big cross in the top like you would a jacket spud, and oven it, I think for about 40 mins. Top goes crispy, mmmmm. Going to Edinburgh tomorrow so if I get any tips I'll post them!

[jennean]

is ti that bad then boo?

[jennean]

thanks for that lauralou

[snapdharlich]

I just love Haggis, but it's even better with this sauce. I've been looking for a webpage with it 'cos I couldn't remember the name - We get it from a local castle shop when we go for walks there. Hope this works

www.moniackcastle.co.uk/haggis

It's made with whisky and I think redcurrants and it's really worth looking out for.

[snapdharlich]

sorry, try this and then look for haggis sauce on the site

www.moniackcastle.co.uk

[snapdharlich]

I'm really cr*p at this, just look it up while I get me coat.

 

shuffles off...

[jennean]

Thanks in a pickle for the info about the swede interesting to know as i've never tried turnip- english one that is but i love swede.Are they similar in taste? 

[beerbelly]

oh , its all the same ...NEAPS / TURNIPS /SWEDE

just mash it with TATTIES / POTATO'S / POMME DE TERRE

[beerbelly]

for extra flavour ...leave out the haggis and try roast lamb ,beef or pork .

[LauraLou]

In A Pickle is right! From greedy half Scot. X

[Buenchico]

In A Pickle's Swedish friend would have been even more confused if he'd come down here to East Anglia. 'Swede' is a (somewhat derogatory) name used for someone born in the Norfolk or Suffolk countryside!

Slightly more seriously: Yes, I should have pointed out that the Scottish 'neeps' are the orangish vegetable rather than the white one.

Chis

[Buenchico]

Hmm,

Seems I can get my veg right but not my own name! (It could have been worse. A few nights ago I accidentally typed a ' t ' at the end of it!

Chris

[crisgal]

haggis in the bottom of a dish, topped with mashed swede, topped with mash potato bake in oven - serve with creamy cheese sauce. mmmm