Simplified haggis

The idea of haggis can be a bit offputting for some, but the actual taste can still be one you enjoy. This simplified version uses easier-to-find and more 'palatable' ingredients that will please purists and newcomers alike.

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5 min

Prep

1h 10m

Cook

Servings

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main course scottish simplified haggis

Ingredients

Servings4

1/2tbsp
butter (approx, or a little more as needed)
1
onion
1/2tsp
ground black pepper (or more, if you prefer a stronger pepper flavor)
3/4tsp
ground coriander
3/4tsp
nutmeg
1tsp
allspice
1/2tsp
dried thyme (or fresh, slightly chopped if fresh)
1/4tsp
cinnamon
1lb
ground lamb (lamb mince )
1/2lb
chicken livers
1cup
stock (eg beef, chicken)
4oz
pinhead oatmeal ((steel cut oats))

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350F/175C.
2
Warm the butter in a pan. Finely dice the onion and cook over a medium heat in the butter until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Meanwhile remove any fatty or tough pieces off the chicken livers and roughly chop the rest.
4
Add the various spices and thyme to the onion and cook a minute then add the lamb and chicken livers.
5
Brown the meat then once it is all cooked, add the stock and cover. Allow to simmer for around 20mins.
6
Then add the oatmeal, mix well and transfer to an oven dish (unless you started with a dish that can transfer).
7
Cover the dish and put in the oven for 30mins.
8
Remove the lid and cook another 10 mins.
9
Serve with mashed potatoes and mashed rutabaga/swede.

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