7 MEALS YOU HAVE TO TEST IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Here, in the United Kingdom, we neither have the most stable climate in Europe, nor does our gastronomy have the reputation of our French, Italian or Spanish cousins. But what we do know is that the food does not have to be sophisticated or expensive, nor does it need to be served with avocado to be top notch. When you are in London, you will quickly realize that you just have to walk around the city to take a gastronomic tour around the world. However, once you move away from the large multicultural capital, the menu changes a bit, and that's not bad at all. Discover essential traditional dishes and become an expert in traditional British cuisine in the blink of an eye. Now, someone pass me a little roll, please. #that good
1. FISH & CHIPS
This dish is a British summer staple. (Of the three days that the summer lasts) Whether you love our aquatic friends, or if you put a face of disgust when you have fish in front, the English cook it in such a way that everyone's mouth is watering: we fry the fish Fresh battered and served with lots of thick cut fries. Then it is your business to put salt and vinegar or bathe it in ketchup and find the nearest beach to go to eat it.
Try it in: Bournemouth or Brighton, the two original British coastal cities.
2. CREAM TEA
If you are going to visit the south of England, also known as the sunniest region of the country, you are obliged to have a cream tea. This world-famous delicacy consists of a steaming cup of tea accompanied by two huge scones (rolls) spread with curd cream and jam. Keep your phone handy: these beautiful creations are as beautiful as they are tasty, and they will shake the senses on your Instagram. #EEF moment.
Try it at: Torquay, Devon, the home of afternoon tea.
3. FALAFEL
Falafel may not be traditionally British, but we have welcomed it from the heart in our flourishing culinary culture. You can take it in a salad, wrapped in a burrito or in a hot pita bread sandwich. These softly spiced chickpea puree croquettes are delicious (and quite healthy), regardless of how you decide to eat this Middle Eastern dish. Accompany these little croquettes of happiness with abundant humus and get ready to give envy to everyone nearby.
Try it at: Bristol, freshly made in one of the busy street food stalls.
4. CORNWALL PACKS
The best thing to fill a hungry stomach is a blunt Cornish dumpling. Veal, potato, onion and turnip in a thick wrap of baked broken dough. To vary a little, try them with lamb, spicy or with other vegetables. This meal is also great to eat with your hands: you don't need to use cutlery because the dough holds the hot stuffing. Find a local bakery and attack, you'll thank me later. Mmm
Try it at: Cornwall (obviously), after a day surfing on Polzeath Beach.
5. APPLE CRUMBLE
Some will say that I am not objective, because I could eat apple crumble every day (even have breakfast), but the humble apple crumble is THE best gift the United Kingdom has made to palates all over the world. Sweet apples are baked with a shredded layer of flour, sugar and butter to become a contrast of textures worthy of royalty. If they offer it to you with ice cream, demand (or ask politely) to be served instead with hot English cream, which is how it is supposed to be.
Try it at: any rural pub in England.
6. FRIED POTATOES AND MEAT SAUCE
If you are traveling to the northern half of the country, you can change the fish and chip dish for a somewhat different combination; French fries with sauce or meat juice. Yes, it seems that the substantial juice of dinner roasts is really delicious with chips. Almost everyone in the north loves it, so it should be worth a try, especially if the sauce drips from a freshly made meatloaf…
Try it at: Manchester or York.
7. HAGGIS
On a gastronomic tour of the United Kingdom, only the bravest should venture further north. Scotland is a really beautiful country, but its national dish is not exactly suitable for apprehensive: haggis is a sausage made from the stomach, liver, lung and heart of sheep or lamb. This interesting pudding-type combination is seasoned and mixed with onion and oatmeal, and then stuffed into the animal's stomach (or in an artificial wrap). It tastes like nuts and (believe it or not) it is supposed to be delicious. The recipe is old - you might think that in all that time they could have made something more pleasant - and it is still very popular, especially served with mashed potatoes and turnips.
Try it in: Edinburgh (especially when the Scots celebrate in January the
1. FISH & CHIPS
This dish is a British summer staple. (Of the three days that the summer lasts) Whether you love our aquatic friends, or if you put a face of disgust when you have fish in front, the English cook it in such a way that everyone's mouth is watering: we fry the fish Fresh battered and served with lots of thick cut fries. Then it is your business to put salt and vinegar or bathe it in ketchup and find the nearest beach to go to eat it.
Try it in: Bournemouth or Brighton, the two original British coastal cities.
2. CREAM TEA
If you are going to visit the south of England, also known as the sunniest region of the country, you are obliged to have a cream tea. This world-famous delicacy consists of a steaming cup of tea accompanied by two huge scones (rolls) spread with curd cream and jam. Keep your phone handy: these beautiful creations are as beautiful as they are tasty, and they will shake the senses on your Instagram. #EEF moment.
Try it at: Torquay, Devon, the home of afternoon tea.
3. FALAFEL
Falafel may not be traditionally British, but we have welcomed it from the heart in our flourishing culinary culture. You can take it in a salad, wrapped in a burrito or in a hot pita bread sandwich. These softly spiced chickpea puree croquettes are delicious (and quite healthy), regardless of how you decide to eat this Middle Eastern dish. Accompany these little croquettes of happiness with abundant humus and get ready to give envy to everyone nearby.
Try it at: Bristol, freshly made in one of the busy street food stalls.
4. CORNWALL PACKS
The best thing to fill a hungry stomach is a blunt Cornish dumpling. Veal, potato, onion and turnip in a thick wrap of baked broken dough. To vary a little, try them with lamb, spicy or with other vegetables. This meal is also great to eat with your hands: you don't need to use cutlery because the dough holds the hot stuffing. Find a local bakery and attack, you'll thank me later. Mmm
Try it at: Cornwall (obviously), after a day surfing on Polzeath Beach.
5. APPLE CRUMBLE
Some will say that I am not objective, because I could eat apple crumble every day (even have breakfast), but the humble apple crumble is THE best gift the United Kingdom has made to palates all over the world. Sweet apples are baked with a shredded layer of flour, sugar and butter to become a contrast of textures worthy of royalty. If they offer it to you with ice cream, demand (or ask politely) to be served instead with hot English cream, which is how it is supposed to be.
Try it at: any rural pub in England.
6. FRIED POTATOES AND MEAT SAUCE
If you are traveling to the northern half of the country, you can change the fish and chip dish for a somewhat different combination; French fries with sauce or meat juice. Yes, it seems that the substantial juice of dinner roasts is really delicious with chips. Almost everyone in the north loves it, so it should be worth a try, especially if the sauce drips from a freshly made meatloaf…
Try it at: Manchester or York.
7. HAGGIS
On a gastronomic tour of the United Kingdom, only the bravest should venture further north. Scotland is a really beautiful country, but its national dish is not exactly suitable for apprehensive: haggis is a sausage made from the stomach, liver, lung and heart of sheep or lamb. This interesting pudding-type combination is seasoned and mixed with onion and oatmeal, and then stuffed into the animal's stomach (or in an artificial wrap). It tastes like nuts and (believe it or not) it is supposed to be delicious. The recipe is old - you might think that in all that time they could have made something more pleasant - and it is still very popular, especially served with mashed potatoes and turnips.
Try it in: Edinburgh (especially when the Scots celebrate in January the
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