Cullen Skink Recipe

You may be asking yourself, "what is a Cullen Skink Recipe? What a weird name."

Cullen Skink a famous Scottish fish soup made with smoked haddock. If you are not a fish lover, then you might not appreciate it. But if you do like fish, this soup would make an interesting change. However if fish soup doesn't appeal to you, then you might want to try something like Leek and Potato or the famous Scotch Broth. My personal favourite is Lentil. If you'd like a recipe for that, then sign up for my free ezine and it's part of the free gifts.

Scotland produces wonderful fish and there are a number of famous recipes from the famous Fish and Chips in Batter to the traditional Trout in oatmeal.

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By the way if you live in Canada or North America and are keen to try Scottish Food, you can purchase products which are Made in US and have them shipped direct to you from USA.

But, back to our Cullen Skink recipe - the name of this rich, tasty soup comes from the fishing village of Cullen, in Morayshire. "Skink" is a soup made originally from a shin of beef. But in this case, the main ingredient is smoked haddock. Traditionally it is made with Finnan Haddock which needs to be skinned after cooking. But the recipe below is a bit easier.

This Cullen Skink Recipe makes a filling and rich soup and I think it can be a meal by itself.

Bowl of Cullen Skink

Cullen Skink Recipe

Ingredients

A large smoked haddock (weighing around 2lb)
1 large onion, finely chopped.
2 pts pints (1200ml) milk
1 large potato chopped finely
Salt and pepper
1 bay leaf
Chopped parsley

Method

• Skin the haddock before cooking.


• Place the smoked haddock with milk and bay leaf, in a large pan.


• Poach gently for a few minutes.


• Remove fish from pan.


• Add onion and potato to pan and cook gently until soft.


• When the vegetables are soft, remove the bay leaf.


• Liquidise the milk, onion and potatoes until they are like a smooth cream. (If you don't have a liquidiser, try a food processor. If you don't have that, then use a potato masher although you won't get such a good smooth creamy texture).


• Return to the pan, and add the flaked haddock.


• Season with pepper. (You probably won't want extra salt, as the smoked fish usually provides enough salt).


• Add chopped parsley.

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If you have enjoyed reading the Cullen Skink Rcipe, see some of other Scottish Recipes on the following pages:-


Weights and Measurements - These charts should help you get the right weights and measurements for these ingredients.
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Valentine's Meal - Try the recipes I've chosen for Valentine's Day - starting with Smoked Salmon Mousse followed by Steak in a Whisky and Pepper Sauce, and finishing with a delicious Chocolate Cream.
Black Bun - This is traditionally served at Hogmanay when bringing in the New Year.
Christmas Pudding - This rich and traditional dish is a favourite all year round but especially at Christmas time.
Christmas Pudding - This traditional pudding is usually served on Christmas day throughout the UK as well as Scotland.
Clootie Dumpling - This rich and traditional dish is a favourite all year round but especially at Christmas time.
Trout in oatmeal - This traditional and famous dish made with local ingredients.
Roast Venison - Make Christmas, Thanksgiving or other celebration special by serving roast venison to your guests.
Best Scone Recipes - Try the plain, fruit or the cheese scones.
Famous Shortbread Recipes - Have a look at some variations of shortbread recipes.
Haggis - Try this world-famous dish.
Pretend Haggis - If you can't face the 'real' thing, try this easy-to-make pretend haggis recipe.
Forfar Bridie - Try this filling meat 'pastie'.
Raspberry Recipes - See what you can do with a punnet of delicious raspberries, including the famous dessert, Crannachan.
Scotch Broth - See the recipe for hearty Scotch Broth.
Scotch Eggs - A simple recipe for you to try. Can be served hot or cold.
Scotch Pancakes - A quick, inexpensive treat for your guests.
Potato Scones - Serve Potato (or tattie) scone as part of the traditional Scottish Breakfast.
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Scotch Pies - This Traditional pie is made with mutton or lamb.
Traditional Fish and Chips in Batter. - If you're visiting Scotland - do try this from a good Fish and Chip Shop. But if you want to make it yourself, here's the recipe. Serve with 'mushy' peas.
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Tipsy Laird - This delicious whisky trifle (similar to sherry trifle) is traditionally served at a Burns Supper.
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Also look at some of the recipes contributed by visitors to this site.
Grandma Wright's Clootie Dumpling, Mince and Tatties, Quick Microwave Christmas Pudding, Cup of Tea Cake, Scottish Recipe against a Sore Throat, Gaelic Coffee, Mealy Potatoes, Scot's Pepper Pleasure Boat


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