Top 10 English Dishes

The British have always been distinguished by their conservatism, this applies to all aspects of life, and the kitchen is no exception.

The British have always been distinguished by their conservatism, this applies to all aspects of life, and the kitchen is no exception. Recipes for dishes have been passed down from generation to generation, and in cooking, fragrant herbs and a minimum of bright spices are still used.

Speaking of English cuisine, fish and chips come to mind, an English breakfast with sausages, beans, crispy bacon and oatmeal, sir. What else do the British like and eat? We have compiled the top 10 English dishes (in addition to the ones mentioned above) that you can cook for your family and friends for the next lunch or dinner. Try!

1. Beef Wellington

 

Opening the top is probably one of the most famous dishes of English cuisine, Wellington beef. You definitely could hear about it, but have you tried it? If not, it needs to be fixed urgently.

You will need:

marbled beef or any beef tenderloin - 600 g; white mushrooms or champignons - 250-300 g; jamon or bacon - 100-150 g; mustard - 1-2 tbsp. spoons; dough (puff) - 350 g; yolk - 1 pc; thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper (to taste).

Rinse, dry and grind the mushrooms in a blender to the consistency of a paste, add salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary to it. You can add some onion if you like. Then fry the mushroom puree in a frying pan with oil to heat and remove excess water. Cool down.

Salt and pepper the beef, fry on all sides until a crust forms with the addition of oil and thyme sprigs. Place in refrigerator for 10 minutes.

Lay out the bacon or jamon so that you can wrap the meat in it. It is best to do this on cling film. Then distribute the mushroom pate and lay out the beef, smeared with mustard, wrap in a roll.

Roll out the dough and place the beef in it, close tightly on all sides, let it rest for 15 minutes in the refrigerator, brush with yolk and put in the oven for 30-50 minutes. Before serving, cut the roll and garnish with herbs.

2. Shepherd's Pie

 

This delicious and hearty casserole is perfect for a cozy dinner with the family.

You will need:

ground beef - 400 g; small onion - 1 pc; eggs - 2 pcs; cream 20% fat - 100 ml; potatoes - 500 g; salt, pepper, sweet paprika and other spices (to taste).

In a heavy-bottomed pan, fry the finely chopped onion and minced meat with paprika, salt and pepper.

Boil potatoes and mash with salt, cream and eggs.

Grease a tall baking dish with butter, first lay out a layer of minced meat with onions, and mashed potatoes on top. You can create not 2 layers, but 4, but this is at your discretion. Send the dish to the oven for 20-30 minutes. Before serving, brush the potatoes with butter and sprinkle with herbs.

Step-by-step recipe for shepherd's casserole with photo >>>

3. Beans in spicy tomato sauce

 

If you are a spicy lover, then this dish is for you.

You will need:

canned beans - 2-3 large jars (depending on servings); tomatoes in their own juice - 300 ml: spinach - 150 g; medium onion - 1 pc; garlic - 3-4 cloves, thyme (to taste); chili 2-3 pods; balsamic vinegar - 2-3 tbsp. spoons; Tabasco sauce (or any hot sauce to taste); grated cheese - 70-100 g; salt, black pepper, paprika (to taste).

In a deep frying pan, sauté the chopped garlic, thyme and finely chopped chili in plenty of olive or vegetable oil (after removing the seeds). After the garlic turns golden, add onion, vinegar to the oil, then simmer for 5-7 minutes. Drain the liquid from the beans, send to the pan along with the spinach and tomatoes. Add hot sauce, paprika, salt and pepper. Fry for 5 minutes, transfer to a baking dish, cover with foil and put in the oven for 30-40 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese 10 minutes before serving and garnish with fresh spinach before serving.

How to cook baked beans in tomato sauce >>>

4. English fish casserole

 

Even those who do not like fish will like this casserole. Delicate and juicy taste will not leave anyone indifferent, and green peas will add spice.

Ingredients:

fresh salmon - 500 g; hot smoked salmon - 250 g; cream 20% - 200 ml; canned peas - 150 g; onion - 2 pcs. (medium); potatoes - 300 g; egg - 1 pc; cheese - 200 g; bay leaf - 1 pc; salt, pepper (to taste).

Boil potatoes and mix mashed potatoes with salt, eggs, cream (it will take about 50-70 ml). Cool down.

Finely chop the onion or chop in a blender, transfer to a deep hot frying pan and pour over the remaining cream. When the cream starts bubbling, add diced raw salmon, bay leaf, salt, pepper to it, cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. After the time has elapsed, add chopped smoked salmon and simmer covered for 5-10 minutes.

Lubricate a deep baking dish with butter, put the fish in the sauce on the bottom, sprinkle with canned peas (drain the water beforehand), cover with a hat of mashed potatoes. Send to the oven for 20-25 minutes at a temperature of 180-190 degrees. 5 minutes before cooking, add grated cheese.

5. Plum cake

 

Plum cake is popular in cold Scotland, because its taste can cheer up even on the most cloudy day.

Would need:

puff pastry - 300 g; ground dry ginger - 0.5 tsp; ground cinnamon - 0.5 tsp; plums (canned) - 250 g; lime juice - 1.5 teaspoons; coconut milk - 30 ml; sugar (to taste)

Put the finely chopped plums into a saucepan along with the syrup, add the ginger, cinnamon, lime juice, coconut milk and sugar. Bring the plums to a boil over low heat until a slightly thick, homogeneous mass is obtained. Cool down. Roll out the dough and divide it into 2 parts. Lay parchment in the form, lay out the first part of the dough and the filling, cover with the second part of the dough. Put in the oven for 30-40 minutes, decorate with powdered sugar before serving.

6. Sandwiches with tuna and cranberry sauce

 

This appetizer is very popular at English receptions. It cooks quickly, it turns out delicious, and the cranberry sauce adds a spicy sourness.

Ingredients:

baguette - 1 pc.; canned tuna - 300 g; cucumbers - 2 pcs.; avocado - 2 pcs.; salt, pepper, dried garlic (to taste); olive oil - 20 ml; cranberry sauce - 20 ml.

Cut the baguette into portioned pieces, fry in a dry frying pan on both sides. In a bowl, crush the avocado, add olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic to it. Tear the tuna into pieces with a fork, leaving a crisp texture. Cucumber cut into thin strips. Collecting sandwiches. We distribute avocado, tuna on bread, put cucumbers on top, pour a thin layer of cranberry syrup.

7. Cherry scones

 

Scones are ideal not only for tea, but also perfect for quick snacks.

You will need:

flour - 300 g; milk - 50 ml; natural yogurt - 100 ml; baking powder - 1.5 tsp; a pinch of salt; cinnamon and nutmeg - 0.5 tsp each; almonds - 100 g; cherry - 100 g; butter - 50 g; sugar (to taste)

In a bowl, knead the dough, add flour, yogurt, baking powder, salt, sugar and grated butter. Add finely chopped almonds. Remove the pits from the cherries and beat in a blender with milk. Then pour everything to the dough, mix well and put in a baking dish. We send it to the oven for 20-25 minutes. Garnish with maple syrup or powdered sugar before serving.

Scones with plums, step by step recipe with photos >>>

8. Milk broth with seafood

 

The British simply adore this soup because of the excellent combination of tender scallop, mussels and milk broth. It may sound strange, but the taste is amazing.

Ingredients:

scallops - 400 g; mussels - 150 g; leek - 50g; milk - 450 ml; sweet potatoes - 250 g; salt, pepper (to taste).

First, boil the mussels. When the water boils, take out the mussels and remove to cool. The broth must be filtered and sent back to the fire, adding milk to it. While the broth boils, fry the leeks and scallops. We put the mussels in a pan with onions and scallops, add salt and pepper. When the broth boils, transfer the contents of the pan to a saucepan, add the diced sweet potatoes. The soup is cooked for 20-30 minutes over low heat, at this time you can add your favorite spices and herbs.

9. Salad Mild

 

The name of the salad speaks for itself. It is really light, soft, and also very tasty.

Ingredients:

goat cheese - 100 g; Brie cheese - 100 g; spinach - 70 g; garlic - 4 cloves; pine nuts - 50 g; hazelnuts - 50 g; lemon juice - 1 teaspoon; natural yogurt - 30 g; salt, pepper (to taste).

Cut the cheese into small cubes and place in a bowl. We send chopped spinach, pine nuts, chopped hazelnuts to them, squeeze the garlic. Season with yogurt, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. This dish can be served as a salad, or as an appetizer, putting everything in tartlets.

10. Berry-fruit crumble

 

Classic English dessert. It is cooked for all holidays, maybe for us, making crumble will become a tradition. Would need:

wheat flour - 80 g; oatmeal - 80 g; butter - 100-150 g; oatmeal - 100 g; almonds, walnuts, cashews - 150 g; blueberries, peaches, plums - 200 g; cinnamon - 0.5 tsp; salt, cane sugar (to taste).

Grind nuts in a blender, add wheat and oat flour, butter, oatmeal, cinnamon, salt and sugar to them, grind again. Lubricate the baking dish with butter, spread the chopped fruits and berries, cover with a layer of flour and nuts, bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes. Decorate with berries and powdered sugar before serving.

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What English dishes have you tried and prepared? Tell us in the comments on this article!