English cuisine

Conan Doyle’s fascinating works about Sherlock Holmes involuntarily made us associate the oldest English cuisine with traditional black tea and oatmeal. But in fact, it is not limited to these two dishes, but covers dozens of others. These include puddings, steaks, biscuits, escalope, fish and meat dishes.

The national cuisine of Great Britain is not considered exquisite, but is called excellent, satisfying and healthy. The process of its formation began as early as 3700 BC. Very little is known about the products that were popular at the time. Scientists name only bread made from a mixture of grains, oats and wheat. However, with the conquest of England by the Romans, which dates back to 43, everything changed. The conquerors, famous for their feasts, diversified the national British cuisine with fruits and vegetables, among which were asparagus, apples, zucchini, onions, celery, turnips, etc. And also brought some wine, spices and meat dishes to it.

Meanwhile, in the Middle Ages, which began at the end of the XNUMXth century, the main ingredients were bread, fish, eggs, dairy dishes and meat. Although the latter could not be eaten during the fast.

In 1497, the British Empire appeared on the world map, with colonies on all inhabited continents. Their culinary preferences began to have a direct impact on the formation of English cuisine. Spices were brought from India – curry, cinnamon, saffron, from North America – red potatoes. At the same time, coffee, chocolate and ice cream appeared here.

Gradually, they began to highlight the regional features of the national British cuisine. Today it brings together English, Yorkshire, Welsh, Gibraltar, Scottish, Irish and Anglo-Indian culinary traditions. It is influenced by the country’s temperate and humid climate. Although, despite frequent precipitation, barley, wheat, potatoes, sugar beets, oats, as well as fruits and berries are grown here. And they are engaged in animal husbandry, which affects the culinary traditions of this country.

The most popular products are here:

• meat, in particular lamb, lamb, beef and pork. A feature of Scottish cuisine is the presence of venison, salmon, black grouse and partridges. Bacon is loved throughout the country;
• almost all fish and seafood;
• vegetables – spinach, cabbage, asparagus, cucumbers, onions, parsley, bell peppers, leeks (a symbol of Welsh cuisine), etc.
• fruits and berries – peaches, pineapples, grapes, blackberries, raspberries, gooseberries, apples, lemon, etc.;
• legumes and mushrooms;
• a variety of cereals;
• dairy;
• eggs;
• spices and herbs – rosemary, mint, saffron, cinnamon;
• various flour products – bread and pastries;
• mustard is mainly used in sauces;
• national drinks – black tea (since the 17.00th century, the traditional tea drinking time is 3000) and beer (there are about XNUMX varieties in Great Britain, the most popular of which is dark ale). Also the British love cocktails, coffee and wine;
• the national dish is pudding.

Basic cooking methods in the UK:

• baking;
• frying;
• extinguishing;
• cooking;
• grilling.

Modern English cuisine is undoubtedly one of the richest in the world. Meanwhile, it is possible to distinguish traditional dishes in it, which constitute its basis, namely:

Typical English breakfast – beans, mushrooms, scrambled eggs and fried sausages

Roast beef – baked beef

Beef Wellington – mushrooms and beef baked in dough

Shepherd’s Pie – Casserole with minced meat and mashed potatoes

Another kind of shepherd’s pie with a side dish

Traditional Scottish Eggs

Fried potatoes and fish

Cornwell patties

Blood spot

Welsh croutons

Lotshire hotpot

Fish soup

Sausages and mashed potatoes baked in wine sauce

Trifle dessert

Lemon Cream

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