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Bubble and Squeak — traditional dish from London, United Kingdom
Main course Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪10gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿7gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Bubble and Squeak

How to order / say it
Say it Bubble and Squeak — [bub-ul and skweek]
Order I'll have the bubble and squeak, please.
Say locally

Pan-fried mix of leftover vegetables, often with potatoes and cabbage.

Why try it?

This dish symbolizes London's frugality and inventiveness, born from the desire not to waste precious food. It brings a taste of home-cooked British tradition, often served as a hearty accompaniment to breakfast or roast dinners.

How it tastes

Bubble and squeak is a comforting, crispy dish with a harmonious blend of flavors from the vegetables. The potatoes offer a creamy backdrop, while the cabbage provides a slight bitterness, all brought together in browned, savory perfection.

Origin & History — first documented: 1750

First named in the 18th century, bubble and squeak was made popular by using up leftover potatoes and cabbage from roast dinners. During wartime, it became a practical way to stretch food supplies, embedding itself in British culinary culture.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 300 g potatoes
  • 🥕 200 g cabbage
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🧄 1 onion
  • 🧂 to taste salt
  • 🧂 1 tsp black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Boil potatoes and cabbage until tender, drain.
  2. 2 Mash potatoes lightly, combine with cabbage.
  3. 3 Fry onion in butter until soft, mix with vegetables.
  4. 4 Pan-fry mixture until crispy on both sides.

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