Scotland may not be known as the flavor capital of the world, but it is still home to many cultural delicacies. A standard Scottish diet includes familiar foods like fish, as well as more traditional dishes, like sticky toffee pudding. Just like the Scottish people, the food here is warm and comforting. After a chilly day outside, it’s the perfect way to warm up and fill your stomach. Now, let me tell you more about the most traditional (and definitely the most unique) food in Scotland: haggis!
When I first came to Scotland, I wasn’t brave enough to order haggis myself. I eat plenty of sausage and meat dishes back in America, but haggis is banned in the United States because of the use of sheep’s lung. The main ingredients of haggis are sheep’s heart, liver and lungs mixed with oatmeal, onions and spices. Needless to say, I was nervous about how this combination of ingredients would taste!
I was shocked to discover that haggis tastes just like American sausage. When I took a bite out of my friend’s deep-fried haggis, I thought it tasted just like the spiced ground beef I’ve eaten at home. People are often surprised about how good haggis tastes, and one of the students on my program tries to eat it at least once a week.
