Clapshot is delicious with Haggis. A traditional Orkney dish, it is widely eaten in the North of Scotland.

• 1 lb. potatoes
• 1 lb. white or yellow turnips (or swedes)
• 4 chopped shallots, or 1 tbs. chopped chives
• 1 tbs. dripping (from the meat above), heaped, or oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• sprinkle of mace or nutmeg if desired

Directions

• Boil potatoes and turnips separately, drain.
• Mash very well, adding all other ingredients.
• If desired, add sprinkle of mace or nutmeg.
• Season to taste, serve hot.

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