National cuisine of Great Britain for gourmets

The British national cuisine is not distinguished by any refinement and delicacy. However, the country pays a great attention to the quality of the products used. The cuisine of the United Kingdom can vary greatly in different regions, including Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland. Nevertheless, there are several system-forming features that shape British cuisine and make it known all over the world. You can meet a local specialty in every region. In Scotland, it is worth to try oatmeal with meat and spices. A great lamb in mint sauce is served in Wales. Trout is special for Northern Ireland. Potatoes, fish dishes, beef, and various sausages are popular in the country. Much attention is paid to sauces.
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The British have a strictly regulated daily routine, which even local restaurants adhere to. Breakfasts start quite early, at 7-8 am. A traditional English breakfast is known all over the world. It includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages or pate, oatmeal, bread, vegetables, strong tea with milk or coffee. Such a hearty breakfast allows the body to wake up and gain strength before a long working day. The next meal is lunch,which takes place at 1-2pm. At that time, the British eat nutritious sandwiches. At 5 o'clock in the afternoon, the world famous English tea-drinking begins. This tradition arose in the British Empire. Rolls with raisins, jam, and cream complement tea. Recently, the tradition was often ignored due to the lack of time. Dinner in the UK begins after 7pm and consists of soups, mashed potatoes, and steaks with vegetable garnishes.
One of the most common dishes in the country is fish and chips. It is considered a local treat and is a key option in many eateries. Cod, flounder, haddock, and merlon, which are fishes with white meat, are often cooked. Dough is added to the dark English ale as a side dish. Potatoes, peas or pea puree are also served with a glass of ale. Another national dish that came from the Middle Ages, is the cornish pasty. That’s a pie with a hearty stuffing of meat or vegetables. The filling can be of chicken, beef, pork, vegetables or even fruits. Another no famous bakery is the shepherd's pie. It is cooked with potatoes and grounded beef. It can also be served as a casserole. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Roasted beef stands among the dishes of British cuisine. That’s a large piece of beef baked in the oven or on the grill. It is important that the meat is fresh and not freezed before. It should be the marble one. The meat is marinated, bound with twine and aged for 24 hours, after which it is baked. Garnish is not served with roast beef. The original treat is a soup of bull tails, in which vegetables and spices are added. English sausages are traditionally served with a favorite British garnish, mashed potatoes. Thanks to the Indian colonies, a new dish appeared in British cuisine. That’s Tikka Masala chicken in curry sauce. All these items are often served during the Sunday lunch, which traditionally consists of complex dishes.
Theatre Royal in Newcastle Oatmeal is a traditional breakfast. Most often, it is not made of oatmeal, but of oatmeal grits. As so, it retains its hale and vitamins. To give it a taste, dried fruits and jams are added. The Scottish cook a unique oatmeal with meat. This dish became one of the symbols of Scottish cuisine. In Scotland, you should try another specific treat - eggs in Scotch. They are boiled, covered with minced meat and fried in breadcrumbs. Yorkshire features a unique Yorkshire pudding with butter. It is served as a snack. Welsh cuisine is known for its pastries, which are numerous varieties of flat cakes and pancakes.
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Throughout the day, the British take a break for traditional tea drinking. However, tea as is isn’t accepted in this country. Traditional rolls and sweets are served, with various puddings and pies among them.  English apple pie is considered one of the most famous desserts. It owes its appearance to Queen Sophia Charlotte, who adored apples in any form. Among the puddings, the most popular is a traditional pudding with raisins. Candied fruits, apples, dried peas, flour, rusks, and rum are also added. Among the beverages, black tea remains the main drink in the UK. Most often, it is drunk with cream or milk. Guinness beer, Scotch whiskey, Irish cream liqueur, cider, ale, and gin are popular alcoholic beverages.
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♥   Restaurant '’Bully’s' Cardiff. Type - French. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant '10 Greek Street' Soho. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant '100 Wardour St' Soho. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant '14 Upgate' Louth. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant '1884 Dock Street Kitchen' Kingston upon Hull. Type - Modern British. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant '2 Fore Street' Mousehole. Type - Seafood. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant '24 St Georges' Brighton and Hove. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant '28°-50° Fetter Lane' City of London. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant '34 Windsor St' Hinckley. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant '36 on the Quay' Emsworth. Type - Modern British. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant '45 Jermyn St' Saint James’s. Type - Modern British. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant '5 North St' Winchcombe. Type - Modern British. On the map   Photos

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