Skirlie (Scottish oatmeal stuffing)
This simple Scottish dish works as a side or stuffing or mixed with potatoes. Easy, comfirting and tasty.
Servings: 2 or more (depending how serving)
Calories: 259kcal
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon beef suet or tallow (see notes)
- ¾ cup onion finely diced (¾ cup is around ½ a large onion)
- ½ cup pinhead oatmeal steel cut oats
Instructions
- In a small skillet/frying pan, melt the beef suet/tallow over a medium heat then add the onion. Cook, stirring regularly, until it has softened but is not browning (if it starts to brown then reduce the heat).
- Reduce the heat to low, add the oatmeal and stir to mix. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Allow to cook, stirring now and then, for around 15 minutes until the oats are golden and cooked through. They will be a bit nutty and have some chew, but should taste cooked. If you want them slightly softer, add a teaspoon or two of water or stock, and cover to steam, but it shouldn't really be needed.
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Notes
If you can't source suet or tallow (or prefer a vegetarian alternative), butter or shortening are the best options. You may find you need a little extra salt and pepper to give a bit more flavor, as a result.
If you like, you can add a small amount of dried thyme or sage as the oats cook for a little additional flavor, though go light on these if you do - you still want the delicate oat flavor to come through.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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