Cullen skink facts for kids
Cullen skink, served with bread
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| Type | Soup |
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| Course | Starter |
| Place of origin | Scotland |
| Region or state | Cullen |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Smoked haddock (finnan haddie), potatoes and onions |
Cullen skink is a delicious, thick soup from Scotland. It is made with smoked haddock fish, potatoes, and onions. For the best taste, people often use a special kind of smoked haddock called finnan haddie. But any smoked haddock that isn't dyed will work well.
What is Cullen Skink?
This special soup comes from a small town called Cullen. It is on the northeast coast of Scotland. Cullen skink is often served as a first course at fancy Scottish dinners. But it is also a popular everyday meal across northeast Scotland.
How is it Made?
There are a few ways to make Cullen skink. Some recipes use milk instead of water. Others add a little bit of cream to make it richer. Sometimes, people mash the potatoes to make the soup even thicker. Traditionally, Cullen skink is served hot with fresh bread.
Many Scottish cookbooks feature Cullen skink. You can find it on menus in restaurants and hotels. It is popular not just in Scotland, but also in the rest of the UK and other countries. One writer even said it might be Scotland's most famous dish!
What Does "Skink" Mean?
The word skink is an old Scottish word. It used to mean a piece of meat, like a shin or knuckle. Over time, the word skink also came to mean a type of soup, especially one made from meat. This is how the soup got its name, even though it's now made with fish!
See also
In Spanish: Cullen Skink para niños
