2. Shepherd's Pie
When is a pie not really a pie? Perhaps when it's Shepherd's Pie, one of the UK's favorite
dishes, that doesn't really meet the criteria to be called a pie at all. A close relative to
Shepherd's Pie is Cottage Pie (also not really a pie). It is made with minced beef instead of
lamb.
Shepherd's Pie is a hearty meal containing a bottom layer of meat - usually minced or
diced lamb - cooked with onions and other vegetables in a rich gravy. It's then topped with
a thick layer of mashed potato and baked.
Origin: All four nations of Britain lay claim to having invented Shepherd's Pie, but its true
origins are not quite clear. The legend has it that the dish was originally created in
Scotland, where it was topped with pastry (and therefore more closely resembled a true
pie).
Apparently, the recipe then made its way over to Ireland, where potatoes were a favorite
and staple food. The Irish decided to do away with the pastry topping and use a layer of
mashed potato instead. This revision to the recipe has stuck ever since.
Where to try it: You will find Shepherd's Pie served in almost every restaurant and pub in
the UK, sometimes given a healthy spin such as a sweet potato topping.
Updated 20:02 GMT l sep 26, 2022
1. Fish and Chips
Considered to be the national dish of the UK - and still the most popular takeaway in all
four of its nations - fish and chips is something of a British institution! So it would be
unthinkable to start the list of the best British food with anything other than our world-
famous fish & chips…
The perfect comfort dish on a cold day, a typical fish and chip dinner will consist of a large
piece of white fish (usually cod or haddock) coated in batter and deep-fried to crispy
perfection. Traditionally, in the UK, the fish is served with chunky chips, never with
fries.
This is typically smothered liberally with salt and vinegar, then wrapped in paper and served
to take away. Wrapping the meal has the effect of slightly steaming the chips, giving them a
softness that Brits lovel Traditionally, the paper would have actually been a newspaper, but
you don't see this often anymore. In honor of this tradition, some places have special
wrapping paper that looks like a newspaper.
Side dishes to complete the meal of fish and chips include unique delicacies such as
pickled eggs, pickled onions, or - most popular of all - mushy peas (which are precisely as
they sound).
Origin: Both Lancashire and London claim to have invented fish and chips, although the
exact origin is unclear. However, Charles Dickens referred to a 'fried fish warehouse' in
Oliver Twist. And London did, indeed, have the first fish and chips shop, which opened in
1860.
Where to try it: You will find fish and chips served everywhere in the UK, from street-food
stalls to upscale restaurants. But for a true, authentic experience, buy them from a proper
fish and chip shop (locally known as a 'chippy') and eat them directly from their paper
wrapping.
TIP: If you are visiting London and want to try some typical British food (including some of
the best fish & chips in town), check out this popular traditional food tour!
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In this guide, we feature a selection of the best British food - the very best traditional
dishes and desserts in the UK. For each dish, we also give you local's tips for how they
are typically served and where to try them.
Good to know: This guide is written by our writer Christine from Blackpool, UK. Born and
raised in Great Britain, she proudly shares the best of British cuisine with our readers. Her
selection of the best British food includes traditional dishes from all over the United
Kingdom. So not only the typical English or Scottish food that is widely known, but also
some regional specialties that you can only find in the UK.
When it comes to traditional British food, many visitors don't think further than fish and
chips! But when you consider that the United Kingdom is made up of four different
countries - each with its own distinct culture and history - then it stands to reason that
there will be a lot of culinary diversity!
From regional specialties originating on the coast of Wales to decadent desserts that you'll
find all over the UK, discover more about the unique national dishes of Great Britain. Take
a look!
Good to know: Our list of the best traditional British food starts with the most famous main
dishes. Best British desserts are listed further below, at the end of the article.
And yes, you will get hungry when reading this… Take a look!
BRITISH FOOD : THE BEST UK DISHES
&WHERE TO TRY THEM)
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