Haggis

caronc

PasturesNew wrote: »

A great tip on that link for a real haggis recipe:

“Leave the windpipe out of the pan to disgorge the phlegm.”

Right...

No, even I unsqueamish as I am wouldn't make proper haggis from scratch I know my limits

Anne_Marie_2

LameWolf wrote: »

Do you have a recipe to use, or would you be "winging it"? Veggie haggis gives those of us who cannot eat meat a chance to join in - and I'd certainly be interested in a recipe to make my own.

I've got a few recipes taken from internet, but not tried out any yet, I just googled "vegetarian haggis recipes". Have also kept the label off the MacSweens veggie haggis for list of the ingredients, to compare with the recipes that I have. It may well be me winging it with a combination. When I do get round to it, I will certainly try to remember to let you know.

meandmaboy

PasturesNew wrote: »

A great tip on that link for a real haggis recipe:

“Leave the windpipe out of the pan to disgorge the phlegm.”

Right...

Hi Pastures,
Doesn't look like you are 4 turning on this one:eek::eek::eek:
Remenber when I was wee asking father what was in it , he used a few more ingredients than that & saying try it & you'll see.
Conviently all these years later I ignore what its made from.

WHAT ABOUT BLACK PUDDING :D:D:D:D

Anne_Marie_2

It would take a strong stomach to make a real haggis, which I certainly have not got. I did eat it before I became veggie, which was around 36 years ago, so unable really to remember the taste. I cannot touch raw meat at all, and always wear gloves and use tongs. Raw fish is just a big no no. I can open a can of fish though, but confess to not really liking the smell.

I love a vegetarian white pudding, but they are really quite hard to come by. My granny used to make a sort of oatmeal and onion dish with some spices, done in a frying pan, we all loved it. I have no idea what it was called, but suspect it was similar to what's inside a Scottish white pudding. (Irish white puddings have pork in I think).

The dog should be flipping thankful that I cook chicken for her. (I do a load at a time and freeze it, so that I only do it every two months or so.) For being a stray that lived on the street for about 3 years, she's a fussy wee besom, and won't eat dried dog food on it's own. Still, she's a good natured wee soul, and doesn't ask for much but a wee bit of affection, which costs nothing.

caronc

Anne_Marie wrote: »

It would take a strong stomach to make a real haggis, which I certainly have not got. I did eat it before I became veggie, which was around 36 years ago, so unable really to remember the taste. I cannot touch raw meat at all, and always wear gloves and use tongs. Raw fish is just a big no no. I can open a can of fish though, but confess to not really liking the smell.

I love a vegetarian white pudding, but they are really quite hard to come by. My granny used to make a sort of oatmeal and onion dish with some spices, done in a frying pan, we all loved it. I have no idea what it was called, but suspect it was similar to what's inside a Scottish white pudding. (Irish white puddings have pork in I think).

The dog should be flipping thankful that I cook chicken for her. (I do a load at a time and freeze it, so that I only do it every two months or so.) For being a stray that lived on the street for about 3 years, she's a fussy wee besom, and won't eat dried dog food on it's own. Still, she's a good natured wee soul, and doesn't ask for much but a wee bit of affection, which costs nothing.

Think you are remembering skirlie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skirlie

Apodemus

Anne_Marie wrote: »

I love a vegetarian white pudding, but they are really quite hard to come by. My granny used to make a sort of oatmeal and onion dish with some spices, done in a frying pan, we all loved it. I have no idea what it was called, but suspect it was similar to what's inside a Scottish white pudding. (Irish white puddings have pork in I think).

Yes, a Scottish white pudding (also known as a "mealy jimmy" in some parts) has lard in it, instead of any form of actual meat, so it should be fairly easy to replicate in a vegetarian format.

Anne_Marie_2

caronc wrote: »

Think you are remembering skirlie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skirlie

Good grief, that's totally it, thank you. I just remembered about it when answering about white pudding, and was going to ask my Mum. Can't remember Mum ever doing it though, but she would remember her Mum making it, but might not know the recipe.
Expect my granny's version would have contained some animal fat of some sort, but might try my own vegetarian one soon, seeing that I have the notion in my head now.

caronc

Just got an unexpected surprise with my Tesco delivery a "Burns Night" box - in it was 454g Haggis, pack mixed peppers, a very large red pepper and 100g Orkney Cheddar so a decent freebie. Recipe card to mix the haggis with the chopped mixed peppers, stuff in the large pepper and cover with the cheese. Does sound nice but I'll be sticking to Haggis with Neeps and Tatties tomorrow:D and I think I'll be cooking the veggie portion for the pooch

Anne_Marie_2

Apodemus wrote: »

Yes, a Scottish white pudding (also known as a "mealy jimmy" in some parts) has lard in it, instead of any form of actual meat, so it should be fairly easy to replicate in a vegetarian format.

Knew the non veggie part was the fat, beef suet or whatever. Never heard it called mealy jimmy before, wonder what part of Scotland that name comes from?

Anne_Marie_2

caronc wrote: »

Just got an unexpected surprise with my Tesco delivery a "Burns Night" box - in it was 454g Haggis, pack mixed peppers, a very large red pepper and 100g Orkney Cheddar so a decent freebie. Recipe card to mix the haggis with the chopped mixed peppers, stuff in the large pepper and cover with the cheese. Does sound nice but I'll be sticking to Haggis with Neeps and Tatties tomorrow:D and I think I'll be cooking the veggie portion for the pooch

Wow, that is lovely, really pleased for you.