Sunday Roast Should Be A Global Tradition
British food gets a bad rap that is mostly unjustified. There is a smorgasbord of delicious and beloved British dishes, and that includes blood pudding. Here are 20 delicious British dishes that beat the stereotype and that you can serve on the next Guy Fawkes Day.
1. English Breakfast
People turn their nose up at an English breakfast because it's heavy and greasy. Frankly, that's what makes it so enticing and satisfying. A full English Breakfast is comprised of crispy bacon, sausages, eggs, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, and toast. Is there a better way to start the day in the English Countryside?
2. Sunday Roast with Yorkshire Pudding
No, Sunday roast is not just meat and potatoes. It's a national tradition where Brits dine on roast beef or lamb with beautifully roasted potatoes, vegetables, rich gravy, and fluffy Yorkshire puddings. It's a lovely plate of food that puts to rest the stereotype of bland British cooking.
3. Beef Wellington
The Beef Wellington is a work of art, and everyone should try to make one at least once in their lives. This dish features a tender beef fillet wrapped in a mushroom paste, prosciutto, and puff pastry. It's filling, rich, elegant, and flavorful.
4. Fish and Chips
The quintessential British meal. Served on a greasy newspaper, it's a flaky fish fried to crispy perfection in a beer batter and served with chips and mushy peas. Don't forget to pour some malt vinegar over the fish.
5. Shepherd's Pie
Shepherd's Pie hasn't changed much over the years. It's a warm dish made of minced lamb, vegetables, and fluffy mashed potatoes. The textures and flavors from the herbs and gravy make this dish a British comfort food classic.
6. Cornish Pasty
Traditionally packed with potatoes, beef, turnips, and onions, the Cornish pasty was originally a handheld meal for miners. When baked to a golden brown, the crust becomes uber flaky. This is a practical, portable, and savory dish.
7. Steak and Kidney Pie
Steak and kidney pie is a richly layered and tender pie topped with a comforting gravy. Its bold flavors and slow-cooked meat disprove the stereotype of British food being boring. This pie is a great meal to have on a chilly winter evening.
8. Scotch Egg
The scotch egg is a perfectly constructed and tasty marvel. It's a soft-boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat and coated in breadcrumbs before being fried. The runny yolk covers the savory meat in a gooey richness that makes every bite indulgent. Sure, it's a heavy food in typical British fashion, but it's also a delight.
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9. Toad in the Hole
The whimsically-named toad in the hole is a classic British comfort food. To make it, bake sausage in Yorkshire pudding batter to form a crispy edge with a fluffy center. Serve with onion gravy for the full effect.
10. Sticky Toffee Pudding
British desserts aren't widely regarded, but sticky toffee pudding rises above the bad reputation. This decadent dessert is comforting, and it offers a wonderful depth of flavor that balances sweetness and richness.
11. Welsh Rarebit
Non-Brits often refer to this dish as just cheese on toast, but that doesn't do it any justice. True Welsh rarebit is a slice of mature cheese, mustard, ale, and spices poured over toast and then grilled. It has a tangy, rich, and sharp taste that borders on gourmet.
12. Black Pudding
Yes, black pudding is weird, but that doesn't mean it's unappetizing. Black pudding is sometimes called blood pudding, and it's basically a blood sausage. If you can get past the ingredients and name, you'll be treated to a bold delicacy that's savory, deeply flavored, and earthy.
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13. Clotted Cream with Scones
Elevate your afternoon tea with clotted cream with scones. It's robust, rich, indulgent, and you can even add some jam to the mix. Clotted cream with scones is a classic British treasure, and one that you should try immediately.
14. Bubble and Squeak
Bubble and squeak is made from vegetables and mashed potatoes that are fried until they get nice and crispy. It's rustic and satisfying, and its crisp edges and soft center make it the ultimate British comfort food. If you're wondering where the name comes from, it's the sound the ingredients make while cooking.
15. Bangers and Mash
A hearty British dish that's simply sausages and mashed potatoes smothered in gravy. This pub favorite takes the idea behind "meat and potatoes" and makes it even more delicious. Make sure you use British sausages that are herby and peppery.
16. Beef and Ale Stew
Brits love a good stew. Beef and ale stew is slow-cooked beef, root vegetables, and malty English ale. The ale adds a wonderful depth of flavor and makes this comforting dish something more vibrant and robust. This is the perfect stew for a cold, rainy day.
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17. Game Pie
Game pie makes the traditional meat pie more upscale by using venison, pheasant, or rabbit. There's also usually some bacon or mushrooms added. The game pie showcases Britain's heritage of game hunting and countryside cuisine.
18. Victoria Sponge Cake
This light sponge cake was named after Queen Victoria and is layered with jam and cream. It's a beloved tea time staple, thanks to its elegance and simplicity.
19. Trifle
The trifle is a stunning layered dessert. It features sponge, custard, jelly, fruit, and cream. It's surprisingly light and offers an ideal mix of textures. It looks so good that it's traditionally served in a glass dish, so everyone can gawk at it.
20. Lancashire Cheese and Onion Pie
A northern favorite, this savory pie is filled with sharp cheese and sweet onions. This is pure British vegetarian comfort food, proving that not every pie needs to rely on meat to be satisfying.
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