Haggis - Not just for Burns night

Haggis 

Haggis is referred to as Scotland's national dish, however most records show that it was popular all over Britain.  I always see it as a thrifty food, that used up parts of the animal that the wealthy wouldn't eat.  

Traditional haggis was made from the sheep's pluck, heart, liver and lungs. Which are minced down, then mixed with oatmeal and spices.  Every haggis maker have their own secret spice recipe, that's locked away.

Most Scots only eat it with neep's and tatties once a year on Burns night.  Were more likely to buy it ready to eat.  For non meat eaters like myself, vegetarian haggis is readily available.  

Haggis shepherds pie

Perfect recipe for using up leftover haggis.  Use Vegetarian haggis, if you don't like the sound of normal haggis ingredients.  

Haggis Bridie recipe 

Most Bakers shops in Scotland will have some version of a haggis pie.  Perfect for eating on the go.

Haggis round pie

Mince round pie was a classic family meal when I was younger.  I loved having baked beans with mine.  Macsween haggis makers have now created a haggis family pie version. 

Macsween's do a Gluten free haggis option as well, if you want to try and make your own pie.  Most supermarkets now have gluten free pastry available in there freezer cabinets.  

Haggis Pakora 

 My local Indian restaurant has these on the menu.  If you use vegetarian haggis you could try these recipes on the Guardian website.  

Haggis Lasagne

Another recipe on the above link.   I've used vegetarian haggis to make a veggie bolognese in the past but not a lasagne.

Since the haggis is already cooked, crumble it up into your pan.  Cook till it loosens up further, then add your tomato sauce.  The spices in the haggis, makes this one of my favourite meals.  

Haggis Nachos 

If you popping into some pubs for grub in Edinburgh, you might find these in the menu.  Macsween's have an easy recipe you can make yourself.  I'm lactose intolerant, so I'd probably just stick to homemade guacamole.  I'm not a fan of dairy free cheese.   However Dairy free yogurt with a little lime juice, would be a good alternative to the sour cream.  

Haggis pudding supper 

Haggis Fritters

Most Scots on burns night, are more likely to head to their nearest fish and chip shop for a haggis supper.  The haggis is dipped in batter then deep fried. When ordering fish and chips in Scotland, always ask for a fish supper.  

Another option is haggis fritters, if your looking for something lighter.  

Haggis pizza

The local takeaways in my town, all have a version of Haggis pizza.  When I was searching the Internet I was surprised to find you can buy them from your supermarket.  

Remember Haggis isn't just for Burns Night Supper, you can find it year round in any Scottish supermarket.  Sliced haggis is often used in a fried breakfast instead of black pudding.  

Unfortunately the majority of takeaway food with haggis, don't have a vegetarian option.  Which is a shame as veggie haggis tastes great.   One of my guilty pleasure haggis meals has got to be haggis in a roll, topped with tomato sauce.  It's not elegant but it does sure taste great xx