Hebridean Dulse Broth

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Hebridean Dulse Broth

Hebridean Dulse Broth is a traditional Scottish recipe for a classic broth of potato and dried dulse seaweed cooked in a milk-based stock. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Scottish version of: Hebridean Dulse Broth.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

40 minutes

Total Time:

60 minutes

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Wild Food Vegetable Recipes Scottish Recipes

Dulse is the seaweed, Palmaria palmata, also known as purple laver and it used to be a staple foodstuff for coastal communities in all the Celtic nations. The following recipe is a classic Hebridean one.

Ingredients:
25g dried dulse
1 medium potato
25g butter
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt and black pepper
750ml milk

Method:
Add the dulse to a large bowl of water and leave to re-hydrate for about 10 minutes. Drain the re-hydrated seaweed and add to a saucepan along with the enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and continue boiling for 10 minutes, topping the water up as needed.

Meanwhile peel the potato, cube and boil in water. When done mash the potato and set aside. When the dulse is done, drain and return to the pot then add the mashed potato, butter and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper then gradually stir-in the milk and return the pan to the heat. Allow to simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.

Serve in soup bowls, accompanied by crusty Breads.