Traditional Irish dishes are among the tastiest dishes in the world. You can easily find these mouth-watering dishes in Irish pubs. Here are some of the typical foods served in Irish pubs.
Irish Stew
This dish has no standard recipe, though it among people’s favourites. This delicacy dates back to the 17th century. The stew is often prepared using mutton. Root vegetables can also be added to the delicacy. Irish stew can be enjoyed either as a meal itself or an appetizer.
Boxty
This meal dates back to the famous Irish potato famine. It is a part hash brown, part pancake staple. It is during the drought that potatoes were mixed in pancakes to make them last a little longer. This meal does not have a standard recipe. Chefs prepare it in the best way they can. The most popular type of Boxty is the griddle fried Irish potato pancakes. This is a nutritious meal to enjoy in a pub.
Shepard’s Pie
The recipe of this meal was originally used to make use of leftover vegetables and meat. The final product is a very delicious meal. The dish is prepared using mashed potatoes, seasoned vegetables and minced lamb. Chefs use beef or lamb as it was traditionally done.
Soda Bread
This is a very popular side dish in Ireland. It is a delicious Irish bread which prepared without yeast. There is a wide variety of soda bread ranging from sweet wheaten bread to those prepared with stout. Soda bread is made in either round form or rectangular shape. A lot of people prefer taking this meal during dinner. This is because it tastes good with very many different meals.
Colcannon
This is one of the healthiest Irish traditional dishes you should try. The dish is prepared using potatoes, kales, spinach, chives and leeks. It is advisable to take the meal with Irish bacon or boiled ham.