UKTV recently took a survey of British people to discover their favourite recipes.
Maybe not surprisingly half of the recipes are foreign, but we think the British versions deserve to be defined as British dishes in their own right. Apparently, the new-found kitchen adventurousness of the British people is thanks to the influence of celebrity chefs like Jamie Oliver and Delia Smith.
Below is the list of Britain’s 10 favourite foods.
Originally from Italy, ‘spag bol’ has acquired a uniquely British taste of its own. According to the survey, 6 out of 10 British people can cook spaghetti bolognese without a recipe.
2. Roast dinner
Good old meat and two veg is still high on the list.
3. Chili con carne
More foreign inspiration, this time from Mexico.
4. Lasagne
Unlike in Italy, where there is only one recipe for lasagne, Brits feel free to mix it up with different variations on traditional lasagne – vegetables, meat, lentils and even fish!
5. Cottage or shepherd’s pie
An old favourite – minced beef (for a cottage pie) or lamb (for a shepherd’s pie) with mashed potato on top.
6. Meat or fish stir-fry
The origins are Chinese, but you won’t find anything like this in China.
7. Beef casserole
Casseroles have made a comeback in British cooking and now feature on the menu of many gastropubs
8. Macaroni cheese
Comfort food at its best. The macaroni are Italian, the sauce is pure British.
9. Toad in the hole
Sausages in a type of batter called Yorkshire pudding. There are many theories, but no-one really knows where the name comes from.
10. Meat, fish or vegetable curry
Loosely based on Indian cuisine, the ‘curry’ is now a staple in the British kitchen. As a proof, it can even be served with chips.
Sources- http://pocketcultures.com/2009/04/27/britains-10-favourite-foods/
Maybe not surprisingly half of the recipes are foreign, but we think the British versions deserve to be defined as British dishes in their own right. Apparently, the new-found kitchen adventurousness of the British people is thanks to the influence of celebrity chefs like Jamie Oliver and Delia Smith.
Below is the list of Britain’s 10 favourite foods.
1. Spaghetti Bolognese :
Originally from Italy, ‘spag bol’ has acquired a uniquely British taste of its own. According to the survey, 6 out of 10 British people can cook spaghetti bolognese without a recipe.
2. Roast dinner
Good old meat and two veg is still high on the list.
3. Chili con carne
4. Lasagne
Unlike in Italy, where there is only one recipe for lasagne, Brits feel free to mix it up with different variations on traditional lasagne – vegetables, meat, lentils and even fish!
5. Cottage or shepherd’s pie
An old favourite – minced beef (for a cottage pie) or lamb (for a shepherd’s pie) with mashed potato on top.
6. Meat or fish stir-fry
The origins are Chinese, but you won’t find anything like this in China.
7. Beef casserole
Casseroles have made a comeback in British cooking and now feature on the menu of many gastropubs
8. Macaroni cheese
9. Toad in the hole
10. Meat, fish or vegetable curry
Loosely based on Indian cuisine, the ‘curry’ is now a staple in the British kitchen. As a proof, it can even be served with chips.
Sources- http://pocketcultures.com/2009/04/27/britains-10-favourite-foods/
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