A plate of battered fish, chips and mushy peas

5 British Foods You Must Try

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Whether you are an avid foodie or not, when you visit a place you should try local goods and traditional dishes. Food is part of the culture of every nation, and it would be a shame to ignore this aspect of it. Even if you suffer from an allergy or intolerance to a specific product, nowadays there are many vegan and other alternatives of traditional foods that you can try.

If you visit England, Scotland or Wales, you will have to try British food at some point. You should do a quick research so that you don’t go to a restaurant that will create the wrong impression of British cuisine. Once you find a venue which impresses you with its menu and its reviews, hire a car to get you there immediately. By hiring a car from Enjoy Travel you can be sure that you’ll reach your destination fast and safely. Your only worry will be to choose just a few options out of a delicious-sounding menu.

Fish and Chips

We will start with the basics. Fish and chips – or for our American friends, French fries – is the first thing that comes to many people’s minds when they talk about British food. The fish used in this recipe is typically a cod. It might not be the healthiest or the most difficult recipe, but it is simply delicious.

A plate of battered fish, chips and mushy peas

Yorkshire Pudding

It is almost impossible to find a British person who doesn’t love Yorkshire pudding. What is this? It’s a simple side dish that has a sweet, bread-like soft texture. Typically, it is a baked mixture of milk, eggs and flour. You can find it in the shape of a muffin or a flatbread. It is usually served along with roast meat, vegetables and gravy. If you add sausage in the recipe of the pudding, you make what the British call ‘toad in the hole’.

Bangers and mash

A typical British meal is bangers and mash. In simple words, it is a combination of sausages, mashed potatoes and onion gravy on top. Green peas can also be added to the plate. The sausages are usually of medium size, and they are made of pork, lamb, or beef.

A plate of sausage, mashed potato, peas and gracy

Shepherd’s Pie

This is a savoury British dish that consists of two layers. The first layer is ground lamb mixed with small chunks of vegetables, like green peas, corn, carrots and onions, and on top of that there is a soft and fluffy layer of mashed potatoes. It should be noted that the same recipe with ground beef, instead of lamb, is called cottage pie.

Scotch Egg

A popular British snack is Scotch eggs. This is created by taking a boiled egg, wrapping it in sausage meat and then covering this concoction with breadcrumbs. It can be cooked either by baking it or by frying it. Again, it might not be the healthiest snack, but it is worth trying it at least once.

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