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Bubble and Squeak

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Bubble and squeak is an English dish made from cooked potatoes and cabbage mixed together and fried, described by food writer Howard Hillman as one of the great peasant dishes of the world. It has been known since at least the 18th century, when early versions included cooked beef, though by the mid-20th century potatoes and cabbage had become its principal ingredients.

Facts
Origin Period, From (Year)
from 1762 2
Origin Region
England 2
Classification
Course
Main Course 1
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In Cuisine

Source Bubble and squeak - Wikipedia

Uses Ingredient

Cabbage, Ingredients
Source Bubble and Squeak (Wikidata)
Potato, Ingredients
Source Bubble and Squeak (Wikidata)
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1. Bubble and Squeak (Wikidata)
  • P31 (instance of): Main course
    Main course
  • Uses Ingredient: Potato, infobox main_ingredient field
    Potato, cabbage
  • Uses Ingredient: Cabbage, infobox main_ingredient field
    Potato, cabbage
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2. Bubble and squeak - Wikipedia
  • Lead section, opening sentence
    Bubble and squeak is an English dish made from cooked potatoes and cabbage mixed together and fried, described by food writer Howard Hillman as one of the great peasant dishes of the world.
  • History section, first recorded use
    The first recorded use of the name listed in the OED dates from 1762; The St James's Chronicle, recording the dishes served at a banquet, included 'Bubble and Squeak, garnish'd with Eddowes Cow Bumbo, and Tongue'.
  • In Cuisine: British Cuisine, lead paragraph
    Bubble and squeak is an English dish made from cooked potatoes and cabbage, mixed together and fried.
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Wikidata: Bubble and Squeak
Wikidata Q573516, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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