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4.6.3.1 Traditional foods

There are a variety of foods that are traditionally associated with different parts of the UK:

England : Roast beef, which is served with potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire puddings (batter that is baked in the oven) and other accompaniments. Fish and chips are also popular.

Wales : Welsh cakes – a traditional Welsh snack made from flour, dried fruits and spices, and served either hot or cold.

Scotland : Haggis – a sheep’s stomach stuffed with offal, suet, onions and oatmeal.

Northern Ireland : Ulster fry – a fried meal with bacon, eggs, sausage, black pudding, white pudding, tomatoes, mushrooms, soda bread and potato bread.

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