Scottish Skirlie Fried Cakes

May 07, 2023May 7, 20230 6

Try these crispy Scottish Skirlie Fried Cakes with a savory bacon twist!

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

145

Sugar

Fat

Scottish Skirlie Fried Cakes is a traditional Scottish food that is widely popular in the Scottish countryside. This simple and easy-to-make dish is a flavorful and hearty snack that can be enjoyed by all. The crispy fried oat cakes make a perfect appetizer or a side dish with your favorite soup or stew. The onions and bacon drippings add an irresistible savory flavor to the cakes, and the use of oats in the recipe makes it a heart-healthy food that can be enjoyed guilt-free.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	In a pan, heat bacon drippings and sauté onions until they turn golden brown.
3.	In a different pot, bring water and salt to a boil.
4.	Add oats, onions, sage, and pepper to the boiling water and stir.
5.	Allow the mixture to cook until the oats are tender.
6.	Remove the pot from heat and let it cool.
7.	On a flat surface, make 12 equal-sized flat cakes from the cooled oat mixture.
8.	Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and cook each cake until it turns golden brown on both sides.
9.	Move the cakes to a baking dish and cook them for an additional 10-15 minutes in the oven.

PROS

Delicious crispy texture and packed with savory flavors.
The oats in this recipe are heart-healthy and are a good source of fiber and protein.

CONS

These cakes are fried, so they may be high in fat and calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Scottish Skirlie Fried Cakes are a good source of fiber and protein. Oats used in this recipe are known to help decrease high blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels.

	2 tablespoons bacon drippings
	1 medium size onion , chopped
	1 cup boiling water
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
	1/2 teaspoon sage
	1/8 teaspoon pepper