This is a typical menu for a traditional Burns'
Night dinner:
Starters:
******
Traditional Scottish soups are popular on Burns Supper
menus. They are simple, warming and nourishing - a perfect
antidote to a cold January
evening.
COCK-A-LEEKIE
A delicious concoction of chicken and
leek in stock, with rice or barley sometimes added for give a
fuller texture. Traditional recipes also sometimes include
prunes.
or
CULLEN
SKINK
A delicious blend of smoked haddock,
potatoes and onions, enriched with milk or cream accompanied
by warm, fresh brown bread.
or
SCOTCH
BROTH
Made from barley,
stewing or braising lamb or beef, carrots, turnip, and red
lentils or split peas. Chopped cabbage or leeks are sometimes
added in at the final stage, to give a bit of
crunch.
******
Main
Courses:
******
HAGGIS
The star turn at the Supper. Meaty,
oaty, spicy and moist, haggis is a moreish winter warmer and
works a treat served with mashed tatties (potatoes) and
neeps (swedes). A dash of straight whisky may splashed
over haggis – as the flavours of haggis and whisky really
complement each other.
or
VEGETARIAN
HAGGIS
Wonderful vegetarian version of haggis,
made from fresh vegetables, pulses, oats, onions and seeds.
This is Loved by both meat eaters and non-meat eaters - indeed
some people who have sampled veggie haggis will
swear that it's tastier than the traditional
version!
or
SCOTTISH STEAK
PIE
Succulent slow cooked beef in a rich
gravy, topped with flaky puff pastry and served with seasonal
vegetables.
******
Desserts:
******
CRANACHAN
Tasted oats doused in whisky, and mixed
through raspberries, honey and whipped cream served in a glass
so that see the layers of ingredients can be
seen.
or
CHEESE BOARD
Fine Scottish cheese such as Dunsyre Blue, Red
Anster and Caboc served with rough oatcakes and homemade
chutney. Some choose to have a dram with their cheese
because some whiskies can really enhance the flavours of
Scottish cheese.
or
CLOOTIE
DUMPLINGS
A rich fruit pudding, containing sultanas,
currants, raisins and dates served with cream or ice
cream.
*******
Finally:
*****
Tea and Coffee
The meal is served with drinks according to
choice:
Whisky, wine,
Scottish ale or soft drinks.
Special dietary requirements can
be accommodated.
*********
Delicious Cranachan
Not good for the diet!!
***
*********
A portion of Clootie Dumpling
Marginally better for the diet!!
***
Note: The above menu has been adapted from one
suggested by Visit Scotland.
