B ritish food has gained the limelight but not so much for its meals and flavors, but more for the variety of natural flavors.
The names are different, the way of cooking is different, and the result is unlike any other thing you’d have ever tasted.
They even have jellied eels, who would have even heard or thought of that? There’s no limit to creativity when it comes to the best British meals.
A common factor in most British meals is the balance of nutrients and a well-thought combination of flavors. It’s not a simple gravy, curry, or a steak piece of meat served with mash on the side.
Nope, it’s much more than that. It’s meat, veggies, spiced gravy, mash, and even pasty coming together to create one memorable meal that will take you on a flavor journey and back!
Let’s have a look at some of the best British meals we’ve encountered:
Roasted Meat with Potatoes
Commonly termed as the Sunday Roast, this hearty meal of roasted meat of your choice (white, or red), with roasted potatoes, stuffing, boiled vegetables, and homemade pudding is one the best British meals to try when in the UK.
This is a common supper meal for when friends and family get together for a casual luncheon, or even when one is bored and would like comfort food.
This roasted meal is comforting food at its best, simplest, and finest.
In the UK, food is all about raw flavors which are cooked to perfection.
Pie & Mash with Jellied Eel
According to TripZilla, this one’s a must-have when in the UK. It originated in the 19th century and is a famous food item within the working class of the UK.
It’s a savory pie with minced meat of your choice, and mashed potatoes on the side.
Like we said, the UK's food scene thrives on natural and raw flavors cooked to perfection.
This pie is topped with an eel-based sauce that’s made by mixing parsley with eel liquor. The final touch is of jellied eels.
For those who may be new to this, jellied eels are chopped eels that are boiled in stock. Upon cooling, it forms a jelly-like texture.
Fish & Chips
Would this even be a valuable suggestion if this did not include the famous British Fish & Chips? As for one of the best British meals, this one ranks pretty high on the list.
Try it from a street vendor, or at a café during brunch, an authentic British food experience does not get more simple, and flavorful than this.
For the best Fish & Chips in London, check out the list here.
Shepherd’s Pie
For anyone familiar with the BBC lifestyle channel, would know just how famous and delicious authentic Shepherd’s Pie is!
This one’s a British classic meal, a family favorite, and a personal favorite too.
Cooked with minced meat with lots of chopped onion, seasoning, and vegetables, it makes for a hearty and filling meal when topped with mashed potatoes. Cheese adds extra scrumptiousness to it before baking.
Full English Breakfast
Breakfast of the champions, this one goes to the heart!
Many restaurants in the world offer a variation of the traditional British English breakfast.
With poached eggs, grilled tomatoes, toasted bread, black pudding, and much more, the famous full English breakfast is not for the faint-hearted.
If you are in the UK, this is a must-have!
Steak & Kidney Pie
Another pie on the list!
British people love their baked food with gravy and natural ingredients. The simplicity is key in this pie dish too.
If you are in the UK, give the Steak and Kidney Pie a try. Some love it, some prefer others to this one.
It’s a baked pie with beef, kidney, and loads of fried onion wrapped in pastry and topped with gravy.
What’s not to enjoy about it? Try it out and tell us your thoughts.
When in the UK, eat as the British would! What’s even the point of visiting this culturally and historically rich region without tasting the earthy flavors of its food?
Whilst the UK is most known for its Fish & Chips, and we love the dish too, it’s got a lot more under its belt than just that.
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