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A portion of bubble
and squeak (on the left side of the plate), as part of an
English breakfast |
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Bubble and squeak (sometimes just called bubble) is a
traditional English dish made with the shallow-fried leftover vegetables from a
roast dinner. The chief ingredients are potato and cabbage, but carrots, peas,
brussels sprouts, and other vegetables can be added. |
It is traditionally served with cold meat from the Sunday
roast, and pickles. Traditionally, the meat was added to the bubble and squeak
itself, although nowadays it is more commonly made without meat. The cold
chopped vegetables (and cold chopped meat if used) are fried in a pan together
with mashed potato until the mixture is well-cooked and brown on the sides.
The origin of the dish's
name may be connected with a description of the action
and sound made during the cooking process. The name bubble and squeak is
used throughout the United Kingdom. In parts of the country the dish may be
referred to as bubble and scrape.
Bubble and squeak was a popular dish during World War II, as it was an easy way
of using leftovers during a period when most foods were subject to rationing. In
more recent times, pre-prepared frozen and tinned versions became available.
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