It is generally accepted that English cuisine is monotonous and conservative. Many people immediately think of the traditional breakfast with oatmeal. However, British dishes delight gourmets not only with oatmeal. Each region of the country has a set of its own delicious dishes. Residents follow the established traditions that relate to food. They have breakfast at about 8 am, lunch at 2 pm, at 5 pm - a light lunch, at 7 pm they are taken for a hearty dinner. For many years, English cuisine was considered unattractive compared to the cuisines of other nations of the world. Despite this, recipes for delicious puddings and juicy steaks have spread all over the world. However, UK recipes are simple. The British are reluctant to accept foreign dishes. But their national cuisine has a great advantage: traditional food is prepared from properly selected and natural ingredients. In the cooking process, methods are used that help preserve the beneficial properties of the products. For many years, the population of the country adhered to a puritanical view of seasonings. The aromas of spices were perceived with hostile currents. Therefore, English dishes are devoid of spicy sauces.
Traditional dishes
If you are heading to England, be sure to try deep-fried fish and chips, shepherd's pie, roast beef or oxtail soup there. Cumberland sausages, sausages with mashed potatoes, and calf kidney casserole are very popular among the local population. Nowadays, many Englishmen are addicted to fast food, which came to them from the United States. Each area has its own unusual food. In Wales, lamb with mint sauce is served on the table on holidays, in England they eat steaks, and in Scotland they eat oatmeal with spices and meat. Interesting dishes are Scottish eggs, Lancashire stew, lard pudding, Yorkshire pudding. Modern cooking prescribes many dishes to be served with sauces. Purely English sauces are mint, bread, apple and horseradish sauce. An amazing red currant sauce is made with lamb and hare. Of the cheeses, Wensleydale and Stilton deserve attention.
Desserts and drinks
Great Britain's sweet food is considered the ultimate culinary delight. The British presented the world with recipes for caramel pudding, apple pie, cornish paisti (puff pastry pie), raisin pudding, etc. Tea is considered a favorite drink among the inhabitants of the country. They have a reverent attitude towards English tea. Among alcoholic drinks they prefer Scotch whiskey, Guinness beer, ale, gin, Irish cream liqueur.
