Skirlie Mash – Scottish Mashed Potatoes With Onions and Oats

Skirlie Mash is a traditional Scottish dish that combines the creaminess of mashed potatoes with the nutty flavor of oats and the sweetness of sautéed onions. It is often served alongside haggis or other meat dishes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Skirlie Mash – Scottish Mashed Potatoes With Onions and Oats

Cooking Method: Boiling, Mashing Cuisine: Scottish Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Potatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 50 gram Oats
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Peel and chop the potatoes into small chunks. Boil them in salted water until tender.
2. While the potatoes are boiling, finely chop the onion.
3. In a separate pan, melt the butter and sauté the chopped onion until golden brown.
4. Add oats to the pan and cook for a few minutes until lightly toasted.
5. Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash them until smooth.
6. Add the sautéed onion and oats mixture to the mashed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Mix everything together until well combined.
8. Serve the Skirlie Mash hot as a side dish with your favorite main course.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 2g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.