Re: Clapshot a Traditional Scottish Dish

[Sylvia]

Hi Lynn,

Do you know I had forgotten all about Clapshot. I used to use it all the time in the days when I could eat Haggis. Nicholas likes to take a few Haggis down to London - usually some for him and he and Val invite a few friends and have a Scots Night and he also has a few friends who ask him to take him some. I'll tell you sometime about the rigmarole I have to go through to buy them for him. I don't know if he will remember Clapshot? Must email him a copy. The other great thing about Clapshot is only one Pan to clean.

Once again Thanks for all your contributions.

Sylvia446

[Sylvia]

Clapshot

1 lb/450g Potatoes
1lb/450g Swede /Turnip
1 Onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp Chives, chopped
Butter and Milk
Salt and pepper

Peel the potatoes and swede/turnip.
Cut both into the same size pieces.
Place into a large saucepan with the onions.
Add enough boiling water to cover and simmer gently until just soft.
Drain off the cooking liquid.
Mash thoroughly, use a potato ricer if you have one, then add chives and enough milk and butter to produce a light. creamy and fluffy consistency.

Season well with salt and pepper.

Serve with haggis as a meal; cheese and cold meats; or as an accompaniment with stews or fried meats.

Sylvia446