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Cream Tea
Cream tea is a traditional food from Devon and Cornwall, available in various tea rooms and cafes across the UK. Cream tea typically consists of black tea, scones, strawberry jam, and clotted cream. If you taste cream tea in different places, you will notice slight differences in the details. For example, in Devon, it is customary to spread strawberry jam on a warm scone first, followed by the cream. In Cornwall, however, the cream is usually spread first. Although traditional cream tea is served as afternoon tea, you can enjoy it whenever you like.
Haggis
If you are traveling in Scotland, do not miss the famous "haggis." You might find it a bit unusual the first time you try it. This Scottish delicacy is made by mincing sheep's pluck (heart, liver, and lungs), suet, onions, oatmeal, and various seasonings, stuffing the mixture into a sheep's stomach, and boiling it (there are also special versions made for vegetarians). This dish is very common in Scottish shops and restaurants, and other parts of the UK are gradually beginning to accept this food. When served with turnips, kale, and potatoes, it makes for a traditional and authentic Scottish feast.
Fish and Chips
Fish and chips have long been the most popular takeaway food in the UK. There are over 11,000 fish and chip shops across the country, selling approximately 255 million portions of this fast food annually. This traditional delicacy consists of fish (usually cod or haddock) battered and deep-fried, served with British-style chips that are thicker than American fries. Traditional accompaniments include salt, vinegar, ketchup or tartar sauce, and mushy peas. If you are traveling along the British coast, fish and chips are a classic seaside dinner.
Welsh Rarebit
Do not be misled by its name; this is not actual rabbit. The origin of this dish is unclear, although the British have been eating it since the 18th century. It has now become synonymous with Wales. It is prepared by mixing cheese with a savory sauce, heating it, and spreading it over toast before grilling. There are various ways to prepare Welsh Rarebit in different regions, with different recipes sometimes including mustard, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce.
Roast Dinner
A roast dinner, or Sunday roast, is a traditional British feast served only on Sundays. If it coincides with Christmas, it is even more grand and sumptuous. A roast dinner generally includes roasted meat (such as lamb, beef, chicken, or pork), roast potatoes, and various vegetables, served with Yorkshire pudding and various flavored gravies. Many hotels and restaurants in the UK serve a roast dinner every Sunday, so you might want to head there to enjoy this traditional Sunday lunch.
