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Skirlie

Skirlie is a classic Scottish pottage of oatmeal, onions and suet intended as an accompaniment. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Scottish version of Skrilie.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

15 minutes

Total Time:

35 minutes

Serves:

6

Rating:

Tags : Vegetable RecipesScottish Recipes

Skirlie is the Scottish equivalent of West African Mealie Meal, a porridge made from oats in this case, but with vegetable flavourings. It can either be made as a porridge, as here, or it can be made into Mealie Pudding.

The basic mix, as given here can also be rolled into little balls before being added to soups and stews in the same manner as dumplings. Typically skirlie is used as an accompaniment to meats, game birds, cod, soups and dishes with mashed potatoes. The raw basic mixture can also be used as a stuffing for chicken, mutton or pork.

Ingredients:

280g medium oatmeal
250g onions, finely chopped
salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
120g grated suet (or 4 tbsp good dripping)

Method:

Melt the suet or dripping in a very hot pan then add the onions and fry until only just browned. Stir-in the oatmeal to make a very thick porridge-like mixture.

Turn the heat down and keep stirring on gently heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until everything is thoroughly cooked. Season to taste and serve.