Ellicksander Pottage. is a traditional Stuart recipe for a classic pottage made from oatmeal boiled with alexanders that was served either as an accompaniment or as a main dish on fish days. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Stuart version of: Ellicksander Pottage.
Chop ellicksanders and oatmeal together, being picked and washed, then set on a pipkin with fair water, and when it boils, put in your herbs, oatmeal, and salt, boil it on a soft fire, and make it not too thick, being almost boil'd put in some butter.
Wash the alexanders then chop very finely. Pour 500ml water into a pan and bring to a boil then whisk in the alexanders and oatmeal. Season to taste with salt then bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 15 minutes. Add the herbs and stir to combine then continue cooking for 5 minutes more or until the oatmeal is tender and the mixture has thickened (but do not allow to become too thick).
