Irish cuisine

How much do we know about Irish cuisine? Relatively few. At the mention of Ireland, we usually Introducing famous Irish stews, coffee, potatoes, and necessarily beer, which is traditionally consumed in large number in Irish pubs. However, the cuisine of the inhabitants of this The remote island is in many ways similar to Russian national cuisine. At the heart of Irish culinary traditions, as well as in Russia, lies the love of bread, meat and vegetables. Especially the irish potatoes and cabbage, which are the basis of many national dishes. The kinship of Russian and Irish cuisine can be traced back to ancient times. The Irish even had their own honey drink like our mead, which was called Mead and was notable for fortress. Food Traditions of Irish Cuisine In Ireland, as in Russia, the potato did not appear immediately. To her the basis of the diet were dishes from barley, oats and traditional root vegetables such as turnips, carrots, pumpkins. Eaten also forest gifts, which included hazelnuts, berries and all kinds of herbs. In Ireland they love bread. Local people differ reverent attitude to this product. However they usually Do not lay yeast. Irish mistresses for loosening muffin prefer to add soda. This may be due to varieties. wheat grown in this country. Soft prevail among them. varieties that are low in gluten. Shiver in Ireland is taken only for sweet pastries, for example, with making national sweet buns or bread with the addition of raisins. Also known is Irish bread dessert when bread pieces boiled in sweet milk with spices. If speaks about Irish desserts, then berry pies are popular among them fillings, pastries with raisins, butter cream. Special national dessert is prepared on the basis of red moss and boiled in milk, where put sugar and aromatic spices. Also known Porter Cupcake Cake, the secret of which is to add dark beer. Irish attitude to meat Meat is honorable place in the diet of the Irish. Earlier in Ireland, they could often eat meat afford only very wealthy people. And ordinary people content with the giblets and blood of animals, poultry and game. This is where the Irish love for appetizers from offal. They cook delicious dishes even from parts such as tails, ears, kidneys, meat trimmings. For example, the famous Irish a treat for beer, for the preparation of which pork legs are taken (crubeens) or bloody black pudding. Blood pudding is used in this country. everywhere. It is prepared on the basis of the blood of animals with barley or oats. The Irish come up with new recipes for this dish with the addition of turmeric, goat cheese or greens. Such dishes are served as delicacies for the holidays. In Ireland, it’s customary to drink blood and just so, for example, with milk. Residents of Ireland do not represent their life without a mandatory high-calorie breakfast, which should include some wholesome, such as fried bacon, sausages, blood pudding, fried eggs, potato bread. Today is such an addiction Irish to fatty foods grew into a national obesity problem scale. Seafood in Irish Cuisine Seafood takes no less place of honor in the Irish culinary traditions than meat. Meat was expensive, and fish, like other seafood has always been suppliers of valuable protein in Ireland. Residents of this country appreciate all kinds of gifts seas that even arrange the so-called oyster festivals, where eat unlimited quantities of oysters, crab, shrimp, lobsters, washing down all this variety with unchanging Irish beer. Of the varieties of fish, the Irish prefer cod, salmon and herring. Among the popular seafood dishes of local cuisine can be noted recipe called Dublin lawyer, which is prepared from stewed in creamy lobster sauce with whiskey. AT Irish cuisine is widely used seaweed. They are valued for their high content of valuable vitamins and trace elements. Algae variety is especially widespread. dulce. These dark red algae are used in dried form. all over the place like seasoning. Irish also eat seaweed in fried form, stewed with meat and put in salads. Irish and potato Irish island potato cultivation began in the XVI century, and this process radically changed the whole diet of the Irish who appreciated the nutritional value of this product and made it the basis of their kitchen. Irish cuisine contains a wide variety of potato dishes. It is eaten in any form: fried, baked, boiled. This country is very popular. boxty potato bread mixed in grated dough potatoes, mashed potatoes and wheat flour. It’s a fritters similar to Russian pancakes, but only with a more delicate taste. Speaking about mashed potatoes, it should be noted that in Ireland it is the most popular side dish and cook it with particular sophistication and in different options. It can be tender mashed cream and green onions, or mashed potatoes with the addition of cabbage. A well-known dish from fast food categories Fish and Chips (fish and chips) came from Dublin, where in one restaurant amazingly fried fish and potatoes and served them together. Among traditional potato dishes Irish cuisine can be noted stew with vegetables and bacon potatoes (coddle), as well as the famous Irish stew with a variety of ingredients, which is prepared in its own way prescription in different families. Different meat, bacon, fish, beans, cabbage, pumpkin and other vegetables. This dish got world fame thanks to the legendary work of Jerome K. Jerome, where the heroes cooked a stew of everything they had. Irish drinks Speaking of Irish in the kitchen, one cannot ignore the legendary drinks that this country is famous. It is, of course, about the unique Irish temple, beer, famous liquors and coffee recipes. Culture the manufacture of spirits here totals centuries-old history. The process of distillation of alcohol by the inhabitants of Ireland discovered in the V century, and then created original recipes whiskey, glorified today all over the world. The uniqueness of the Irish whiskey is that it is single malt and is produced on basis of one type of grain. Pure Pot Still Whiskey Special produced on the basis of malt and green barley. This kind of whiskey sold only in the country. Oldest alcoholic drink in Ireland – Poitin, the alcohol content of which can reach 95%. It is made by fermenting sugar and potatoes. This killer drink can’t even be sold in some regions of the country. An integral element of Irish cuisine is beer, to which they are very kind and without which not a single meal costs. Brewing in this country has an ancient tradition. Even the ancient Celts began to brew this drink, which called “kurmi”, about which ancient chronicles tell us. Him and kings and monks and peasants drank. Beer was valued not only for a source of light hops, but also as a provider of vitamins, which, for example, in winter there was nowhere else to take. In this way, a moderate amount of this drink not only amused the soul Irish, but also strengthened the body. Today, every Irish town has own brewery. One of the most famous The beer brand in this country is Guinness. This is beer preserves traditional production technology and is considered a symbol irish island. On its basis, original cocktails are produced, adding it to champagne, vodka, cider, wine and even milk. Beer in Irish cuisine, this is not only a national drink, but also A popular ingredient in many dishes. It is added to desserts, pies, used for stewing meat, cooking roast and more. Irish Coffee Irish Islanders Also are big coffee lovers. But cook it here preferred by a special recipe. Irish coffee is the same a tandem of whiskey and coffee, prepared in a ratio of one to two. Whiskey gives coffee an unmatched taste and aroma. The rest The ingredients of the cocktail are cream, as well as brown sugar. Thus, lovers will appreciate Irish coffee, as is customary speak stronger. Try this signature national recipe. You can in any decent institution. Combination of these two products considered traditional. It is used to make many popular drinks, for example, original Irish cream liqueurs (Irish cream) and Irish Mist (Irish fog), as well as famous drinks like Baileys, Carolans and Saint Brendan’s. Irishcream has a pleasant taste and can be used as independently and as part of various cocktails based on wine, whiskey and other liquors. As for Irish Mist, for him used whiskey with local herbs and traditional heather honey. Today the national cuisine of the Irish Peninsula experiencing a rebirth. Residents seek to revive the old recipes, emphasize the value of their culinary traditions, while taking the useful experience of other nationalities. Irish people proud of the quality of their products, natural cream, butter, vegetables, meat and fish products. Although this country does not stands out for its rich history of cheese production, now there local original cheeses appear.