Cullen Skink (4persons)

Ingredients.

Optional.

Slices of Swede cooked separately.

Method.

  1. Wash thoroughly the leeks, cut and place in a food processor and rough chop.
  2. Place in a pan with the butter and sliced onion, fry for 5 mins turning continually (do not allow the onion to brown).
  3. Wash Haddock remove all bones and break into fairly large pieces.
  4. Boil the potatoes until soft but not falling apart. Strain and retain the water.
  5. Boil leeks in the water from the potatoes and strain retaining the water.
  6. Add milk, cream, potatoes, haddock and pepper and salt.
  7. Second cook for around 5 mins.
  8. Serve immediately with swede as desired.
  9. A small quantity of cornflower may be required to thicken.

Comment.

Although this has been adapted from the original Cullen Skink, it is, none the less close to the original. It is of a nice texture, akin to chowder and very filling. Probably suitable for vegetarians.