Bubble and Squeak - The Perfect British Brunch

cooked potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

cooked cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: broccoli

Kale is nutrient-dense and adds a different texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for heart health.

onion

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: leeks

Shallots provide a milder flavor.

Welcome to the cooking lesson and introduce the dish, Bubble and Squeak.

Show the leftover ingredients: roasted root vegetables, stuffing, cabbage, broccoli, and roast potatoes.

Roughly chop the roasted root vegetables and add them to a bowl.

Boil a few extra potatoes, then squish them up with hands to create a binding ingredient.

Chop the cabbage and broccoli roughly and add them to the bowl with the other ingredients.

Mix all the ingredients together in a larger bowl until well combined.

Heat a heavy-based skillet over medium heat and add lard for frying.

Arrange the mixture in the skillet and press it down to form a patty.

Cook for several minutes until the bottom is golden brown, flipping occasionally to ensure even cooking.

If the pan is dry, add more lard to keep it bubbling and prevent sticking.

Prepare a separate pan of boiling water for poaching eggs to serve with the dish.

Once cooked, serve the mixture in a bowl topped with a poached egg.

Demonstrate a second method using a ring mold to shape the mixture for a more refined presentation.

Pack the mixture into the ring mold and cook until golden brown, then carefully remove the mold.

Serve the second version in a bowl with a poached egg on top and season to taste with brown sauce.

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