Haggis Bonbons with Whisky Sauce
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Haggis Bonbons with Whisky Sauce

Crisp little crumbed balls of peppery haggis with a creamy whisky sauce for dipping.

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  • Time50 min
  • LevelMedium
  • Costabout £2.00 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 16 bonbons

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Crumble the haggis into a bowl and mash with a fork. Roll into 16 balls the size of a walnut in the shell. Chill for 20 minutes so they hold their shape.

    20 min
  2. 2

    Put the flour, beaten eggs and panko in three bowls. Roll each ball in flour, then egg, then panko. Press the crumbs on firmly.

  3. 3

    For the sauce, melt the butter in a small pan over a medium heat. Cook the shallot for 3 minutes until soft.

    3 min
  4. 4

    Add the whisky and let it bubble for 1 minute. Stir in the cream, mustard and pepper and simmer for 4 minutes until it coats a spoon. Keep warm.

    4 min
  5. 5

    Heat the oil in a deep pan to 175 degrees C. Fry the bonbons in two batches for 2 to 3 minutes until dark golden and hot through.

    3 min
  6. 6

    Drain on kitchen paper. Serve hot with the whisky sauce for dipping.

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