huh who said that some cultures are known as culinary gold mines and even though the
UK may not be one of them here are 15 iconic British Foods you need to try before you die
Christmas pudding how does pudding work its way to everything the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas
Carol points out the importance of Christmas pudding to Bob Cratchit and his family as they
enjoy a modest holiday feast Americans think of pudding in terms of products like pudding
cups and Jello pudding this kind of pudding is a thick and creamy dessert commonly served in
school cafeterias Christmas pudding is a British tradition but you might be wondering what it is
exactly this kind of pudding is more like a cake and includes ingredients like flour eggs dried
fruit spices and suet a kind of hard animal fat in America we might confuse Christmas pudding
with a fruitcake hey The Fruitcake fruitcake is also a Christmas tradition for many people
but unlike Christmas pudding is also the punch line to more than a few Christmas jokes
Scotch egg we've got the Scotch egg guy to cater for you drinkers out there this is definitely not
a glass of scotch with an egg in it but what it actually is is almost as strange this uniquely
British food while not Scottish consists of a soft boiled egg put inside a layer of sausage rolled
in breadcrumbs and then either baked or deep fried one theory about the Scotch eggs Origins
is that the delicacy was invented at a London department store called fortnum and masons in
1738 another theory says it was invented at a Yorkshire restaurant called William J Scott and
Sons in the latter part of the 1800s this version of history contends that Scott eventually became
scotch and the Scotch egg was born no matter what the true story of the Scotch egg actually is it
is definitely one of the British Foods you need to try rice pudding I'm gonna need some pudding here
pudding many people may not have been aware that rice pudding is a British dish however the Brits
have enjoyed it since Traders first brought rice back in the 11th century this sweet and
creamy dish consists of cooked rice cream butter egg yolks and sugar in Britain rice pudding is
eaten as a breakfast snack or dessert spices such as cinnamon and Nutmeg are often added
along with some vanilla rice pudding is a simple but satisfying treat and it's one of the British
puddings that Americans would recognize as such in fact rice pudding is a popular treat in America as
well canned and instant varieties of rice pudding are available at your local grocery store but
there are a number of rice pudding recipes online to make a homemade version that is sure to please
bacon sandwich I'll take some sandwich you stay away from my woman my sandwich British bacon is
leaner so it has more meat that than American slices of bacon which sounds like a good thing
and the kind of bacon you'd want to use to make a bacon sandwich in Britain slices of bacon are
called rashers so you put a few rashers of bacon on some bread with some ketchup or brown sauce a
condiment similar to Worcestershire sauce and you have a sandwich even royalty can't resist
later this sandwich is about as basic as it gets but basic can be a good thing especially when it
comes to sandwiches if you like bacon you should give this bacon sandwich a try because British
bacon sounds like a pretty tasty meat the bacon sandwich would probably go great with a side of
chips or french fries for the rest of us spotted dick what spotted dick this strange sounding
British dish is also known as spotted dog and in Ireland it's called Railway cake Railway cake
seems like a much better name option than spotted dick or spotted dog spotted refers to the dried
fruit in the recipe and Dick and dog have been used in Britain as words to describe different
kinds of puddings regardless of what you call it this is a steamed pudding made with dried fruits
like currants and raisins as well as the hard fat the Brits like to use called suet ingredients like
flour eggs and milk make this dish essentially a kind of cake that the British like to serve with
tea the importance of tea time in British culture and the foods that are included in this tradition
means that spotted dick has to be one of the iconic Foods you need to try before you die
scones prepare yourself scones that's right people in America might think of scones as primarily a
breakfast pastry but the British traditionally eat them with their mid-morning or afternoon tea
scones are kind of like a biscuit or a light cake and are usually slathered with some Jam
clotted cream is also a common topping the Brits like to put on scones this topping is described
as coagulated lumps of cream Jam sounds like a perfect spread for scones but some people may
choose to pass on the coagulated lumps of cream in favor of other Dairy toppings such as butter
or cream cheese scones are baked with wheat or oatmeal flour baking powder fat and milk before
baking powder was available Bakers used buttermilk as a leavening agent scones are an easy to make
treat that go great with tea and coffee so if you haven't already then give this British delicacy
a try steak and kidney pudding you'd like to take home a pudding would you I wouldn't mind
taking home a pudding this kind of pudding is an example of a traditional British pudding that has
two main parts Ace pastry and a meaty filling that of course includes kidney the pastry and
meat mixture is simmered for hours for a unique texture and flavor a portion of the pastry dough
is rolled flat and the browned meat mixture is spooned onto the pastry the other portion of
the pastry is placed over the meat mixture and the two halves of pastry are pressed together
and sealed the concoction is covered with foil and parchment paper then put in a pan with water
it's then covered with a lid and heated until the water turns to steam the steak and kidney pudding
simmers for up to two hours this hearty meat pudding is often served with mashed potatoes and
peas Yorkshire pudding I like it as we've learned in Britain pudding means something different than
it means in America most British puddings are boiled or steamed but Yorkshire pudding is one
of the exceptions this pudding is a baked dish made from a standard batter of eggs flour and milk
and it is sometimes described as beans similar to a a popover Yorkshire pudding can be used
as a first course or a main course when served as a main course this pudding is accompanied by
plenty of meat and gravy Americans might recognize some versions of this dish as being similar to a
pot pie however no matter what you call it this is a Savory treat that Brits continue to enjoy
Yorkshire pudding is the perfect companion to go along with a nice roast beef dinner Jam roly-poly
Jam roly-poly is a fairly unique version of a traditional British pudding this dish is
also known as dead man's arm or dead man's leg this pair of colorful names isn't particularly
appetizing but once you see what Jam roly-poly looks like then you'll probably agree these names
are somewhat appropriate although it looks like a kind of cake the Brits refer to it as a steamed
pudding in fact you can think of it as a kind of pastry made with suet unlike most British puddings
the jam roly-poly dough is rolled flat Jam is spread on the dough then it's rolled up and placed
in an oven to bake after it's rolled up and baked to a golden brown it looks something like a little
Debbie Strawberry Shortcake roll after it cools you cut it into slices and serve it with tea or
coffee Jam roly-poly is often served with custard even if you don't like coffee or tea pour yourself
a glass of milk because this is a sweet treat worth tasting black pudding this is not chocolate
chip this is so good the name black pudding doesn't sound very appetizing but the description
of this British food is even worse than the name black pudding is a kind of blood sausage made
with ingredients like pork or beef blood pork fat or beef suet these meat products are mixed
with a grain such as oats or barley for a truly unique pudding another interesting ingredient
used in black pudding is Pennyroyal which is also known as pudding grass this spice is part of the
mint family and is a key ingredient that separates black pudding from other blood sausages apparently
these ingredients combine to make a palatable dish that Brits continue to enjoy black pudding has
been a popular food in Britain for a long time so why not give it a try shepherd's pie what kind of
pie is this Peter it's making me watch shepherd's pie or cottage pie is a traditional British dish
that usually calls for lamb but beef is also commonly used this dish was originally billed
as a way to use up leftovers but has evolved into a coveted recipe and has become one of the
iconic British foods that is now popular all over ingredients common to many shepherd's pie recipes
include beef tomato sauce peas or corn and of course you have to have potatoes to make them Mash
that is heaped on top of the meat and vegetables this classic British dish is as simple as it seems
with the cooked meat and vegetables topped with mashed potatoes shepherd's pie is finished off in
an oven to make sure everything is cooked through and the potatoes have a chance to Brown a bit this
hearty favorite has gone from lowly leftover to lauded lunch because it is a combination of
popular foods that naturally go together Sunday roast it is juicy and delicious Sunday dinner
is a tradition in America just as much as it is in Britain in America the traditional stereotype
is of families Gathering to enjoy foods like pot roast and meatloaf dinner the British have
their own favorites and they make up what's called Sunday roast or Sunday lunch the main
dish is roast beef or similar meat accompanied by roasted potatoes and vegetables like carrots peas
cabbage or brussels sprouts one of the traditional desserts for this occasion is apple crumble and
this delicious treat is more than enough to make Sunday roast one of the iconic British Foods you
need to try before you die Yorkshire pudding is another common British staple that is often part
of a proper Sunday roast this meal is also enjoyed on special occasions like Christmas and family
reunions regardless of the reason a Sunday roast seems like the kind of meal you would want to have
as much as possible full English breakfast beef stick out your plate for many people in America
breakfast usually consists of things like a bowl of Cold Cereal hot oatmeal or maybe some toast
some breakfasts in Britain assume a much bigger appetite than a bowl of corn flakes would be able
to account for the full English breakfast is a hearty meal of carbohydrates fats and proteins
that is sure to satisfy even the biggest appetites all the food groups are represented with a list of
foods that can include all or some of the following items bacon sausage also known
as bangers black pudding baked beans eggs fried potatoes grilled Tomatoes fried onions and toast
with marmalade this list of foods lives up to the full in The Breakfast title and makes it one
of the iconic British Foods you need to try most people aren't going to eat this every day because
it's just too much food but it is a welcome treat on the weekend or special occasions where you can
sit down and digest without having to rush off to work bangers and mash taters are just about done
I'm just gonna give them one quick whisk here this dish has long been known in Britain as a popular
comfort food and consists of hearty pork sausages and mashed potatoes plenty of savory brown gravy
and green peas round out this satisfying meal as a basic meat and potatoes dish bangers and mash
is popular with the British as well as Americans and other people who can appreciate the Savory
Simplicity of a flavorful meat and potatoes dinner this classic dish can be ordered in pretty much
every restaurant in Britain because it is such a part of the culture you probably are aware
that British Cuisine is not known for being fancy they leave that to The Fringe however simple food
can be tasty and appealing and bangers and mash is a great example of this truth fish and chips
fish and chips at least as far as Americans are concerned there probably isn't a single dish that
is more British than a serving of traditional fish and chips Britain is an island after all
so it makes sense that Seafood of all kinds would make up a significant part of its people's diet a
white fish is recommended in most fish and chip recipes the usual choices include Cod Pollock
or haddock the fish fillets are dragged in a flower batter that is usually made with beer
and sparkling water the carbonation from the two beverages results in a distinctly
light and crispy texture that British fish and chips are known for the chips or french
fries are about as basic as it gets they're just cut up and deep fried potatoes season
the chips to your personal taste and you have the perfect side fish and chips are a simple
but flavorful dish and definitely one of the iconic British Foods you need to try before
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