Skirlie-Mirlie

This recipe was given to me by a Scottish friend, and the dish must indeed originate from there. A soup called Punchnep can be made in much the same way, by using puréed turnips and with more milk added. The verb ‘to skirl’ is to sound out in shrill, piercing tones, especially with a bagpipe. A similar dish, Orkney Clapshot, has the addition of chopped onion and chives and is traditionally served with haggis.