Haggis

Still along the Scottish theme... I decided to make Haggis. Yes, from a tin!
(I thought it may just be too weird to ask the local butcher for lamb's lungs)

So, what is this Haggis?

Well, essentially it is sheep offal sausage with special seasoning and spices, oats and a "wee dram" of whisky! Scottish women use to turn offal to haggis for their herdsmen when they have to drive cattle in the highlands. It was also the share of the workmen in the slaughterhouse when a V.I.P wants a cattle to be slaughtered for meat.

Always, however, be wary of falling for an invite to a "Wild Haggis Hunt" when visiting Scotland. I guess even if you do, it is always fun to run around :)

I have yet to try freshly made Haggis. Conveniently, a can of premium Haggis can easily be purchased from a British expat grocery store - Johnson's Grocery Store. They were located on Colombo Street, of Christchurch but have since relocated to the new Re:Start Cashel Street Container Mall after the earthquake in September 2010.

Method:

(don't forget the "wee dram" of whisky!)

Serve on cracker:

or with mash, veggies and gravy!

Ith gu leòir! (Eat plenty!)