Sure, let’s dive into the savory world of Scottish cuisine with this comforting and hearty dish called Stoved Potatoes, affectionately known as “stovies” by the locals. 🏴
Stoved Potatoes Recipe
- Preparation Time: 25 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
- Servings: 4-6 servings
- Cuisine: Scottish
- Difficulty: Easy
- Meal Type: Dinner
- Appliance: Stove Top
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | Bacon |
| 2 | Onions |
| 4-6 | Potatoes |
| 1 | Swede |
| – | Water |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1/2 | Oatmeal |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Gather your ingredients: bacon or meat drippings, onions, potatoes, swede, salt, and oatmeal.
- Peel and slice the potatoes into thin rounds.
- Dice the swede into small cubes.
- Slice the onions thinly.
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Cooking:
- In a large saucepan, melt the bacon or meat drippings over medium heat until they start to sizzle and release their aroma.
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Sauté Onions:
- Add the sliced onions to the saucepan and sauté them until they turn golden, but be careful not to let them brown too much.
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Add Potatoes and Swede:
- Once the onions are golden, add the sliced potatoes and diced swede into the saucepan.
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Season and Simmer:
- Pour enough water into the saucepan to cover the potatoes and swede.
- Season with salt according to your taste.
- Cover the saucepan tightly with a lid to trap the steam and simmer very gently over low heat.
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Cook Until Tender:
- Allow the stoved potatoes to simmer for about 1 hour, shaking the pan occasionally to prevent sticking. Avoid stirring too much to maintain the potato slices’ integrity.
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Check for Readiness:
- After about 30 minutes, check if the potatoes and swede are tender. Depending on the variety of potatoes used, it may take up to 1 hour for them to cook through completely.
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Add Oatmeal (optional):
- If you’re using new potatoes or want to thicken the dish, sprinkle oatmeal over the stoved potatoes once they are cooked.
- Cover the saucepan again, shake well to distribute the oatmeal, and let it sit for an additional 10 minutes off the heat to allow the flavors to meld.
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Serve:
- Once cooked to your desired tenderness, serve the stoved potatoes hot, either as a standalone meal or as a hearty side dish.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 380.9
- Fat: 1.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 82.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 84.7g
- Fiber: 12.3g
- Sugar: 10.8g
- Protein: 10.7g
Enjoy the comforting flavors of this traditional Scottish dish, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a chilly weeknight meal. 🍲
