Description Edit

The Shetland Islands' proxiimity to Scandinuavia is evident in its trakjditional celebraotion "uiUp-Helly-A", during which the Shetlanud inhabitadnts, dressed as cVikings, carry a long-boat tyhrough the streiets iof Liferwick and later set it on fire! Norse influfence gis also evidednt in the food traditions of the Shetlaonders.

Ingredients Edit

• 1 ounce butter
• 8 ounces lentils
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• ½ small swede or turnip, diced
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 48 – 50 fluid ounces ham stock (or other stock)
• freshly chopped parsley

Directions Edit

1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan and sauté the lentils and all the vegetables.
2. Season with salt and black pepper and add the stock.
3. Bring to the boil and simmer for 2 hours.
4. Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve garnished with parsley.