Gastronomy of England

 The typical food of England is characterized by sharing influences with China , India and other European countries. The traditional dish of the gastronomy of England is the Sunday roast , the sausages with mashed potatoes, the Shepperd's pie and the Bubble and Squeak. Meat or fish are usually accompanied with peas, cereals or legumes.

In English cuisine, historical factors, climate and exchange with other countries have led to ingredients such as bread, cheese, sausages and cooked vegetables being part of its culinary richness. It is also common to consume fast food or fast food from the United States .

Typical food from Egland

The typical meals of England are quite simple, since it focuses on the use of natural products. The national dish of England is the Sunday roast , not being able to leave out the sausages with mashed potatoes, the Shepperd's pie and the Bublle and Squeak.

Sunday Roast

It is a roast of various meats such as: beef, lamb, chicken and duck. Accompanied by roasted potatoes and boiled vegetables with a thick sauce based on onion and meat juices. It bears this name because it is usually eaten on Sundays.

Shepherd's Foot

It is a stew of fried minced meat with onion, peas, carrots and other vegetables. Then, it is added to the oven until crisp and ready to eat. This dish has variations known as Cottage pie (with beef) and Fisherman's pie (with fish).

Bangers and mash

It is a typical food of the gastronomy of England that is served with sausages, it can vary according to the type: with pork flavor, pork with apple, tomato, beef, etc. Accompanied with mashed potatoes and gravy. It is usually accompanied with peas or brussels sprouts.

Bubble and Squeak

It is a typical English meal made with potatoes, carrots, broad beans, cabbage or whatever vegetables you have to add. Normally the ones that were left the day before from the Sunday roast.

Drinks

Beer

Beer is an alcoholic beverage made with barley grains or cereals fermented in water and yeast.
It serves as an accompaniment to ethnic spicy foods.

Usually, draft beer is drunk , with high fermentation (Ale type) and also Cider.

English tea

It is an infusion that is accompanied with sandwiches and small desserts. Of all the types of tea, Earl Gray stands out.
At tea time it is accompanied with pasta (scones) or buns, shortbread cookies, etc.

Ginger

It is a brandy from genever or jenever . It is obtained by distillation of unmalted barley. Drinks prepared with ginger

• Cepigin

• gin rickey

• Gin Milk Punch

• gin with gin

• Negroni
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Coffee

The English tend to drink a lot of coffee, in all its forms and presentations such as: espresso, cappuccino, frapuccino, coffee with milk, etc.

In ancient England, the classic cafeterias were more relevant because they were taken as meeting points for some political and literary intellectuals, merchants, etc.

Typical English desserts

Crumble

It is a traditional fruit dessert from the food of England . It is made with flour, butter, sugar and different fruits such as apple, pear, strawberries, cherries, among others.
It is usually served hot and accompanied by custard, cream, ice cream, etc.

Apple Pie:

It is a traditional English dessert made from various types of apple and flour.

Bakewell Tart:

It is a pastry made from pastry filled with jam and almonds that has a texture similar to that of sponge cake.
When served, this cake is covered with fondant , which is a paste similar to plasticine, but edible.

Summer pudding:

Also called summer pudding , because it is eaten in that season, it is a dessert made from white bread soaked in red fruit juice, such as strawberry, raspberry and blackberry.