Special Scottish Swede Recipes

SPECIAL SCOTTISH SWEDE

Steps:

• Boil the swede until tender (about 20 minutes) and drain.
• Meanwhile, fry the onion in the oil and after 2 minutes add the drippings and apples.
• Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.
• Mash the swede and add to the pan.
• Season and stir well.
• Sprinkle a little grated nutmeg on top and serve.
• For the Vegetarian option please use butter.

NEEPS & TATTIES SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the coriander and the vegetables, fry for 4-5 mins, then cover with 400ml water and bring to the boil. Cook until all the vegetables are soft - around 20-25 mins.
• Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg, then add the milk. Transfer to a blender or blitz with a stick blender until smooth, then return to the pan to heat through. (For a really smooth consistency, push the mixture through a sieve after blending.) Check the seasoning and add a little more salt and nutmeg, if you like.
• Meanwhile, heat the cooked haggis or black pudding in a frying pan until sizzling. Serve the soup in bowls and top with the haggis or black pudding, a swirl of double cream and the celery leaves.

HONEY-ROASTED SWEDE WITH CHILLI & CUMIN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the swede in olive oil in a shallow roasting tin, then season. Roast in the oven for 35-40 mins, tossing occasionally, until the swede is golden and soft.
• Stir in the honey and cumin seeds, and continue to roast for 10 mins until just starting to catch. Remove and stir through the chilli and coriander to serve.