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Traditional Scottish Clapshot Recipe

Clapshot is a traditional Scottish dish made from a delicious combination of mashed potatoes and swede (rutabaga), often served as a side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Scottish
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 large potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 large swede peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons butter for mashing
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 pinch black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and cube the potatoes and swede.
  2. Place the cubed potatoes and swede in a pot and cover with water.
  3. Add a pinch of salt to the water and bring to a boil.
Cooking
  1. Reduce heat and simmer for about 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  2. Drain the vegetables and return them to the pot.
  3. Add butter, salt, and pepper, then mash until smooth and well combined.
Serving
  1. Serve warm as a side dish, optionally garnished with additional butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Clapshot can be served with haggis or any meat dish for a traditional Scottish meal.

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