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British Recipes

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British cooking draws on four nations, each with its own habits. England is known for the Sunday roast, pies, pub food and the full cooked breakfast. Scotland brings oats, seafood and dishes such as haggis and cullen skink, Wales has cawl, bara brith and Welsh cakes cooked on a griddle, and Northern Ireland is famous for the Ulster fry and soda farls. Beef, lamb, pork, potatoes, root vegetables, cheddar and other regional cheeses, and fish from cold northern waters form the core of the cuisine. Suet pastry, gravy and strong mustard flavor many savory dishes, while a deep baking tradition produces scones, sponge cakes, puddings and crumbles for afternoon tea. Curry, brought by South Asian communities, now sits comfortably beside the classics, and chicken tikka masala appears on tables across the country. Christmas means roast turkey, pigs in blankets, mince pies and a steamed pudding.

Staple ingredients

Breakfast

Soups

Salads

Main Dishes

Side Dishes

Breads

Desserts

Snacks

Common questions

What is British food known for?

Roast dinners with Yorkshire puddings, fish and chips, pies, sausages and mash, the full English breakfast, and baked treats such as scones, crumbles and sponge cakes.

What is the national dish of the United Kingdom?

There is no single official dish. Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, fish and chips and chicken tikka masala are the three most often named.

Is British food bland?

Not when it is cooked well. Mustard, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, pickles, strong cheeses and a good gravy give it real depth, and curry is now a mainstream part of everyday eating.