Haggis

**Meggers** · 27th September 11, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by TheSp8

I don't see how you'd have to do anything different for a Muslim. They are allowed sheep and all the parts. I make my own either by hunting (venison or hog) or buying the parts directly from the slaughter house (sheep or beef). As for vegetarian, I can't help you. As a chef maybe you could improvise a vegetarian haggis.

YMOS,
Tony

Some Muslims are strict about keeping a "zabiha-only" diet and some are not. I would do vegetarian just in case. And remember to put NO alcohol in the recipe (just in case there is any. You never know with Scots!) as Islam restricts the consumption of any alcohol, even if it is simply used in cooking.

**Meggers** · 27th September 11, 11:56 AM

Vegetarian haggis!........can we get that anywhere in southern Wisconsin?

**Really a McQueen** · 27th September 11, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by MeghanWalker

Vegetarian haggis!........can we get that anywhere in southern Wisconsin?

I'm afraid you may have to explore the shopper's jungle along the Amazon dot com. More seriously, a local "British goods" shop has a brand of tinned haggis that is commonly available in the U.S., and yes, they offer a vegetarian version. So, once you find your source online, check the local specialty shops, as this will give you a reason to go into them. Just don't blame me if your credit card gets overheated.

**Mickey** · 27th September 11, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by MeghanWalker

Vegetarian haggis!........can we get that anywhere in southern Wisconsin?

I can get it on occasion at a local shop here. Be happy to send you some if you want.

**Mickey** · 27th September 11, 09:15 PM

But I do have to ask.... in the land of brats and cheese, isn't it a state law against eating something vegetarian?

(Haven't tried the vegetarian haggis myself, as the beef and lamb are just SOOOOOO good... but I have heard good things about it)

**Laird_M** · 28th September 11, 12:49 AM

Originally Posted by MeghanWalker

Some Muslims are strict about keeping a "zabiha-only" diet and some are not. I would do vegetarian just in case. And remember to put NO alcohol in the recipe (just in case there is any. You never know with Scots!) as Islam restricts the consumption of any alcohol, even if it is simply used in cooking.

The cub, (yes I did say this is for our cub pack - 8-1 01/2) has both Muslim and Hindu parents so we have to be very careful, hence the veggie haggis - a misnomer I know but...
...and as they're young there will be NO alocohol anyway.

Just as a side note, Islam strictly forbids the consumption of the fermentation of the grape and the grain, but interestingly not honey, so technically they can drink mead...

**pascs** · 28th September 11, 02:36 AM

I believe Muslims only eat meat which is described as 'Halal'. This is where the animal is slaughter by cutting across the throat. And the eating of pork or blood is against their religion. I live in a Muslim country and have seen Haggis for sale in one of our supermarkets although I assume Muslims dont buy it.

We normally keep a couple of MacSween Haggis in the freezer but I just checked and there are none, I think my kids must have enjoyed them already

I should have checked and brought some back from Scotland last week.

The taste of Haggis is brought out by the flavour of the neeps and tatties so its essential to have good quality here too

**Meggers** · 28th September 11, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by Laird_M

The cub, (yes I did say this is for our cub pack - 8-1 01/2) has both Muslim and Hindu parents so we have to be very careful, hence the veggie haggis - a misnomer I know but...
...and as they're young there will be NO alocohol anyway.

Just as a side note, Islam strictly forbids the consumption of the fermentation of the grape and the grain, but interestingly not honey, so technically they can drink mead...

If mead doesnt cause drunkenness then perhaps it's allowed. I'd have to look way more into that one. If it causes any sort of drunkenness though then it's 100% haraam.

**Meggers** · 28th September 11, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by Mickey

But I do have to ask.... in the land of brats and cheese, isn't it a state law against eating something vegetarian?

(Haven't tried the vegetarian haggis myself, as the beef and lamb are just SOOOOOO good... but I have heard good things about it)

Lets just say I tried to be a vegetarian when I was in high school and it lasted about 2 weeks.

Im just thrilled I dont have a Jewish family who keeps kosher. Lol. No meat and cheese together. Thats sacrilegious here.

ps- I think state law forgives eating vegetarian when the ingredients consist of the frights that are in haggis. haha. May taste great but just don't tell the toddlers whats in it

**Meggers** · 28th September 11, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by pascs

I believe Muslims only eat meat which is described as 'Halal'. This is where the animal is slaughter by cutting across the throat. And the eating of pork or blood is against their religion. I live in a Muslim country and have seen Haggis for sale in one of our supermarkets although I assume Muslims dont buy it.

We normally keep a couple of MacSween Haggis in the freezer but I just checked and there are none, I think my kids must have enjoyed them already

I should have checked and brought some back from Scotland last week.

The taste of Haggis is brought out by the flavour of the neeps and tatties so its essential to have good quality here too

I WANT THE HALAAL HAGGIS!!!

my god, what Muslim country do you live in that sells haggis!?!? That's the most beautiful thing Ive ever heard. haha.