Bubble and Squeak - Fry-up
Cowbridge Kitchen
About This Recipe
This is an old school classic, one of my Dads favourites. Bubble & Squeak or Fry up is made from Cabbage and Mash, mixed together and fried in a pan, of course you can throw any leftover vegetables such as Swede into this.
Back in the 80's Bubble and Squeak was a way for folks to make food go further and it became a family favourite. Fry-up can be served on its own or often these days with fried eggs.
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Bubble and Squeak is a traditional British dish that has its roots in the culinary practices of the 19th century, particularly among the working class.
The name itself is quite evocative, referring to the bubbling and squeaking sounds that the dish makes while it cooks. Typically, it consists of leftover vegetables, especially potatoes and cabbage, which are fried together in a pan until they achieve a crispy texture.
The dish was born out of necessity, as families sought to minimize food waste by repurposing leftovers from previous meals. Over time, Bubble and Squeak has evolved, with variations that may include additional ingredients like meat or other vegetables, but the core concept remains the same: a hearty, comforting meal that embodies the spirit of thriftiness and resourcefulness.
Today, it is often enjoyed as a breakfast item or a side dish, celebrated for its simplicity and the way it brings together flavors in a delightful, rustic manner.
10 mins Prep.
20 Cooking time.
Time
Calories: 176
Protein: 10g
Fat: 5.3g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 3.4g
Sugar: 4g
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This is one of those recipes that your Mum or Dad used to make.
Back in the 80's it was a cheap and quick meal that used up leftovers.
Cost to make:
£2.89/ $3.66(Est.)
Equipment:
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How to make Bubble and Squeak
Bubble and Squeak is also called a British Fry Up, this is because it is a classic British recipe for using up left over food from a Sunday roast, namely Cabbage and Potatoes.
The dish gets it's name 'Bubble and Squeak' from the fact that when it is cooking the fry up spits and bubbles and makes a high pitched sound that sounds like it's squeaking.
In this recipe I have added ham or bacon to the dish, but this was not traditionally done.
Cuisine:British
ingredients
300 g Cabbage
100 g Smoked Bacon (Diced)
50 g Butter
2 teaspoons of English Mustard
Salt & Pepper for seasoning
Cooking Instructions
- Melt the butter in a frying pan.
- Add the diced smoked bacon to the pan and fry for a few minutes, until the bacon is cooked.
- In a separate bowl mix 2 teaspoons of English mustard into the Mash.
- Add the Cabbage to the Mustard Mash.
- Season the bacon with Salt & Pepper.
- Add the Mash & Cabbage to the pan and flatten out to fill the pan.
- Cook on one side until almost burned.
- Slide the Bubble & Squeak onto a plate, then put the pan over the top so that you can turn it over.
- Cook the other side for the same amount of time.
- When the Bubble and Squeak is piping hot and fully cooked it is ready to serve.
This is a good old recipe, called Fry-up back in the 80's, and this was one of my Dads favourites.
