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Nutritional Values

🔥290kcal
💪5gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑14gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Skirlie

How to order / say it
Say it Skirlie — [skur-lee]
Order I'd like a side of Skirlie, please.
Say locally

A savory side dish of oatmeal fried with onions in suet or butter.

Why try it?

Skirlie is an integral part of traditional Aberdeen cuisine, offering a nutritious meal supplement that's a testament to the city's fondness for simple, hearty foods.

How it tastes

The oats are crispy and flavorful, absorbing the rich taste of the suet and onions. It adds excellent texture to any meal, making it a unique accompaniment.

Origin & History — first documented: 1810

This dish has been a staple in Scottish households since the early 1800s, originally made as a cost-effective way to use local ingredients like oats and onions.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 100 g oatmeal
  • 🧄 2 medium onions
  • 🥛 50 g suet
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp pepper

Method

  1. 1 Heat suet in a pan and add onions.
  2. 2 Stir in oatmeal and seasonings.
  3. 3 Cook until oatmeal is golden and crispy.

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