Skirlie

Skirlie is a Scottish dish which can be used for stuffings or as an accompaniment, and is especially good with roast meats.

Skirlie
serves 4

50g butter
1 onion, finely chopped
175g medium rolled oats
salt and ground black pepper


Melt the butter in a pan and fry the onion for 5 minutes. Stir in the oats and season. Cook gently for 10 minutes then serve immediately.

For a variation, a little grated nutmeg or a pinch of cinnamon can be added towards the end of cooking.


Try these Oatmeal biscuits with cheese.