Bubble and Squeak is a British Classic
This traditional British dish is simply fried leftover boiled potatoes and vegetables. Londoners call it ‘bubble’, and it’s often served with a full English breakfast in cockney cafes.
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Londoners refer to it as simply ‘bubble’.
A quick and easy dinner fit for a King! Boxing Day is a perfect example of when it’s made here in the UK.
Jamie Oliver adds all manner of herbs to his bubble and squeak, but trust me — it’s not necessary and definitely not traditional. 😐
So what is bubble and squeak?
Traditionally, the leftovers from the Sunday roast are fried the next day and eaten for lunch or dinner, sometimes with a fried egg on top.
You can include bacon or leftover meat from the day before.
It’s the bits of potato that catch in the pan that make bubble and squeak — let the mixture colour and it’ll be even more delicious!
Why do they call it bubble and squeak?
Because it bubbles up and squeaks while cooking! 😉
I’ve seen people ask how you make bubble and squeak stick together?
The answer is that proper bubble and squeak doesn’t have to ‘stick’ together! 😉
No cooking skills are required, but if you really must pack it down and stick it together, use leftover mashed potatoes rather than boiled ones.
There's nothing fancy about it — it's just leftovers fried up together. Often served with a Full English Breakfast.
Ingredients
- Leftover boiled potatoes
- Leftover cooked vegetables (cabbage, Brussels sprouts, peas, carrots or broccoli)
- Leftover cooked meat (beef, gammon, turkey, chicken or bacon) — optional
- 1–2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt, to taste
- White pepper, to taste
How to make bubble and squeak
Remove your leftovers from the fridge.
Add a little vegetable oil to a frying pan and heat. Tip the potatoes, vegetables and gammon in and cook while stirring.
Let it cook (more than in the above picture) until the potatoes just start to brown.
Once it's piping hot, serve it immediately with a fried egg. I use Clarence Court Burford Browns Eggs as they have the deepest orange yolks.
Fried Mashed Potatoes Recipe — a great way to use any leftover mash!
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Traditional Bubble and Squeak
Traditional bubble and squeak is a simple British dish made from leftover potatoes and vegetables, fried until golden and slightly crisp. A perfect way to use up Sunday roast leftovers.
Ingredients
- Leftover boiled potatoes
- Leftover cooked vegetables (cabbage, Brussels sprouts, peas, carrots or broccoli)
- Leftover cooked meat (beef, gammon, turkey, chicken or bacon), optional
- 1–2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt, to taste
- White pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the leftover potatoes, vegetables and any cooked meat.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes, then stir and continue cooking for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is piping hot and the potatoes begin to brown. Serve immediately.
- A fried egg on top is optional but traditional.
Notes
Use leftover boiled potatoes for best results. If your potatoes weren’t cooked in salted water, add a little salt to taste.
White pepper gives the traditional flavour — avoid using black pepper. You can use any leftover vegetables such as cabbage, Brussels sprouts, peas, carrots or broccoli. Leftover meat is optional and can include beef, gammon, turkey, chicken or bacon. I used cabbage greens, Brussels sprouts and boiled potatoes, then added gammon and topped it with a fried egg.
I wouldn’t suggest using cauliflower (it has an odd flavour) or parsnips (they’re a bit too sweet), but it’s completely your choice.
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