Champit Tatties With Skirlie

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 2

Champit Tatties With Skirlie Recipe

by The Chefin Side

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 1/2 ounces butter , divided
	1 medium onion , peeled and finely chopped
	3 lbs potatoes , peeled and cut into chunks ( choose potatoes for mashing )
	2 ounces oatmeal ( or whole rolled porridge oats )
	nutmeg
	7 fluid ounces milk
	1 tablespoon fresh parsley , roughly chopped
	salt & freshly ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

340

Sugar

Fat

17g

Champit Tatties With Skirlie is a traditional Scottish dish that combines mashed potatoes, toasted oatmeal, and caramelized onions. It is usually served as a side dish with roasted meat or fish, but it can also be enjoyed on its own as a hearty vegetarian meal. The dish gets its unique name from the Scottish word 'champit', which means mashed and 'tatties', which means potatoes. Skirlie is a condiment made with toasted oatmeal, onions, and butter, which adds a nutty and savory flavor to the dish.

Instructions

1.	Melt 1 1/2 ounces of butter in a heavy-based pan over medium heat.
2.	Add onion and cook until translucent.
3.	Boil the potatoes in salted water for 20-25 minutes or until tender.
4.	In another pan, toast the oatmeal with the remaining butter until golden brown.
5.	Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash them with a masher or a fork.
6.	Add the oatmeal, nutmeg, milk, parsley, salt & freshly ground black pepper, and then stir everything together.
7.	Add cooked onions and stir again.
8.	Serve hot with extra butter.

PROS

Champit Tatties With Skirlie is a comforting and nutritious side dish that is perfect for cooler weather.
It can be made with simple ingredients you probably have in your kitchen.

CONS

The dish is high in carbohydrates and fats, which can be a concern for those watching their calorie intake or following a low-carb diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Champit Tatties With Skirlie is a good source of complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Potatoes are rich in potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, which are essential for maintaining a healthy heart and immune system. Oatmeal is high in soluble fiber, which is beneficial for regulating blood sugar levels and improving digestive health.