Haggis Helper

[toosuto]

Did I mention that my biggest irritation with the Highland Games here in town was the fact that there was no haggis for me taste test? So, anyone know of a decent, available in the US haggis option for me? I really want to make sure I get the good stuff...

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[neepheid.livejournal.com]

I thought the FDA had basically outlawed haggis due to its high "we shouldn't be eating those parts" and "it isn't a time of famine you know" content.

good old Wikipedia: "Haggis may not be imported into the USA from the UK since the BSE crisis of 1989. This is due to haggis' offal ingredients such as sheep lungs. The British Food Standards Agency disputes these concerns, and states that there is no reason for the import of haggis to be restricted."

[toosuto.livejournal.com]

It's true I won't be able to find true haggis (or imported haggis) here in teh states because of the lights supposedly "aren't fit for human consumption" or some such nonsense. But there are US suppliers as well I could get canned from somewhere or there is even a place nearby in Oregon where I can order links from. Is there anything in particular I should look for that send me screaming from their virtual place of business empty handed (besides horrible, horrible web design)? Or am I tasked with sampling and reviewing American haggis?

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[saralindalarson.livejournal.com]

When searching the internet for something to feed my vegan daughter, I found this recipe. She retched at the thought, so I never was compelled to make it,(besides I am allergic to at least 2 of the ingredients) but it is here for your edification or at least amusement. It is from the Allrecipes website.

Vegetarian Haggis SUBMITTED BY: NORTHERNLIGHT1

"'Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o' the puddin-race!' Here's a tasty vegetarian version of The Robbie Burns Night sausage, passed on to me by some friends from Cape Breton."

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PREP TIME 20 Min
COOK TIME 1 Hr
READY IN 1 Hr 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small carrot, finely chopped
5 fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
1 cup vegetable broth
1/3 cup dry red lentils
2 tablespoons canned kidney beans - drained, rinsed, and mashed
3 tablespoons ground peanuts
2 tablespoons ground hazelnuts
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons mixed spice
1 egg, beaten
1 1/3 cups steel cut oats
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DIRECTIONS
Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat, and saute the onion 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in carrot and mushrooms, and continue cooking 5 minutes. Stir in broth, lentils, kidney beans, peanuts, hazelnuts, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Season with thyme, rosemary, cayenne pepper, and mixed spice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in oats, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5x9 inch baking pan.
Stir the egg into the saucepan. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Bake 30 minutes, until firm.

Re: Veggie Haggis

[portlandpiglet.livejournal.com]

Or, you could just buy it in a can: http://store.foodfightgrocery.com/veganhaggis.html

But I think you are looking for the good old-fashioned, sheepy kind. Which is available from several online US retailers, like this one: http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/haggis.html