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10 IRISH FOODS YOU NEED TO TRY

Boxty

A traditional Irish potato pancake, mostly associated with Northern Ireland.

Colcannon

Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish of mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale

Irish stew

Irish stew is a lamb or mutton and root vegetable stew native to Ireland.

Coddle

Ireland's version of feijoada, a dish often made up of leftovers, and therefore without a specific recipe.

Smoked Salmon

With an abundance of rivers and lakes Ireland's unique craft of producing some of the best smoked salmon has been passed down through  generations, with little change.

Black Pudding

A sausage made from pork blood and a cereal, usually oatmeal or barley groats. A common feature in Irish breakfasts.

Barmbrack

A quick and easy bread to produce, with added sultanas and raisins. This bread is associated with Halloween in Ireland,

Bacon & Cabbage

Thick sliced back bacon boiled with cabbage and potatoes. This popular dish is served with the bacon sliced, usually parsley sauce.

Seafood Chowder

Originally seen as a “poor man's food” this hearty soup is made with a variety of seafood mixed with cream, onions and some greens. 

Soda Bread

A traditional staple in Ireland and made simply from flour, buttermilk, baking powder and salt.