Irish cuisine can be divided into two main categories – traditional, mainly simple dishes, and more modern dishes, as served in restaurants and hotels. Soda bread is a type of Quick bread in which Baking soda has been substituted for yeast
Colcannon is a good dish made of potato and one of wild garlic (the earliest form), cabbage or curly kale, (compare bubble and squeak). Colcannon (cál ceannann - white headed cabbage) is a food made from Mashed potatoes, Kale or Cabbage, butter salt and pepper Allium sativum L, commonly known as garlic, is a species in the Onion family Alliaceae. The cabbage ( Brassica oleracea var capitata) is a leafy garden plant of the Family Brassicaceae (or Cruciferae used as a Kale or Borecole is a form of Cabbage ( Brassica oleracea Acephala Group) green in color in which the central leaves do not Bubble and squeak (sometimes just called bubble) is a traditional English dish made with the shallow-fried leftover vegetables from a Roast dinner Champ consists of mashed potato into which chopped scallions (spring onions) are mixed. Champ ( brúitín in Irish) is an Irish dish, made by combining Mashed potatoes and chopped Scallions with butter and milk and optionally Mashed Potato or mashed potatoes is a common way of serving Potato in many countries worldwide "Green onions" redirects here For other uses see Green onion.
Other examples of simple Irish meals are Irish stew, and also bacon and cabbage (boiled together in water). Irish stew (in Irish Stobhach Gaelach) is a traditional Irish dish made from lamb, beef or Mutton, (mutton is used as Bacon is a cut of Meat taken from the sides belly or back of a Pig that has been cured, smoked, or both The cabbage ( Brassica oleracea var capitata) is a leafy garden plant of the Family Brassicaceae (or Cruciferae used as a Boxty, a type of potato pancake, is another traditional dish. Boxty is a traditional Irish Potato pancake. The dish is mostly associated with the north midlands north Connacht and southern Ulster, A dish mostly particular to Dublin is coddle, which involves boiled pork sausages. Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. Coddle is a dish traditionally associated with Dublin, Ireland. A sausage is a prepared Food, usually made from Ground meat, animal fat salt and Spices (sometimes with other ingredients such as herbs typically packed Ireland is famous for the Irish breakfast, a fried (or grilled) meal generally comprising bacon, egg, sausage, black and white pudding, fried tomato and which may also include fried potato farls or fried potato slices. Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world Bacon is a cut of Meat taken from the sides belly or back of a Pig that has been cured, smoked, or both Potato bread, also known as fadge, slims, potato cake or potato farls, is a form of Bread in which Potato replaces
While seafood has always been consumed by Irish people, shellfish dishes have increased in popularity in recent times, especially due to the high quality of shellfish available from Ireland's coastline, e. Seafood is any Sea Animal or Seaweed that is served as Food, or is suitable for eating particularly saltwater animals such The Irish people ( Irish: Muintir na hÉireann, na hÉireannaigh, na Gaeil) are a Western European Ethnic group who originate g. Dublin Bay Prawns, Oysters (many oyster festivals are held annually around the coast where oysters are often served with Guinness, the most notable being held in Galway every September ) as well as other crustaceans. The Norway lobster, Nephrops norvegicus, (also called Dublin Bay prawn, langoustine or scampo) is a slim orange-pink Lobster Guinness (ˈɡɪnɪs is a popular Dry stout that originated in Arthur Guinness ' brewery at St Galway (Gaillimh is the only city in the province of Connacht in Ireland. Structure of crustaceans As Arthropods crustaceans have a stiff Exoskeleton, which must be shed to allow the animal to grow ( Ecdysis or molting Salmon and cod are perhaps the two most common types of fish used. Salmon is the common name for several species of Fish of the family Salmonidae. Cod is the common name for the Genus Gadus of Fish, belonging to the family Gadidae, and is also used in the common name of a variety
Traditional Irish breads include soda bread, wheaten bread, soda farls, and blaa, a doughy white bread roll particular to Waterford. Soda bread is a type of Quick bread in which Baking soda has been substituted for yeast Soda bread is a type of Quick bread in which Baking soda has been substituted for yeast A blaa is a doughy white Bread bun (roll speciality which according to a writer in the Irish Times 18/3/08 is particular to Waterford City and County Waterford ( or Windy fjord;) is a city in Ireland. It is the primary city of the South East region and the fifth largest in the country
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Food in early Ireland
There are many references to food and drink in early Irish literature. For a comparatively small island Ireland has made a disproportionate contribution to World literature in all its branches Honey seems to have been widely eaten and used in the making of mead. Honey is a sweet and Viscous fluid produced by Honey bees (and some other species and derived from the nectar of Flowers According to the Mead (ˈmiːd is a fermented Alcoholic beverage made of Honey, Water, and Yeast. The old stories also contain many references to banquets, although these may well be greatly exaggerated and provide little insight to every diet. There are also many references to fulacht fiadh. A Fulacht fiadh (fulacht fiadh or fulacht fian; plural fulachtaí fia or in older texts fulachta fiadh) is a type of archaeological site found in Ireland These were sites for cooking deer, and consisted of holes in the ground which were filled with water. A deer is a Ruminant Mammal belonging to the family Cervidae. The meat was placed in the water and cooked by the introduction of hot stones. Many fulacht fiadh sites have been identified across the island of Ireland, and some of them appear to have been in use up to the 17th century. As a means of recording the passage of Time, the 17th Century was that Century which lasted from 1601 - 1700 in the Gregorian calendar
Excavations at the Viking settlement in the Wood Quay area of Dublin have produced a significant amount of information on the diet of the inhabitants of the town. Wood Quay ( An Ché Adhmaid in Irish) is a riverside area of Dublin that was a site of Viking settlement The main meats eaten were cattle, sheep and pigs. Cattle, colloquially referred to as cows, are domesticated Ungulates a member of the Subfamily Bovinae of the family Pigs, also called hogs or' swine', are Ungulates which have been domesticated as sources of food leather and similar products since ancient times Poultry and wild geese as well as fish and shellfish were also common, as were a wide range of native berries and nuts, especially hazel. Poultry is the category of Domesticated Birds which some humans keep for the purpose of collecting their eggs, or kill for their Meat and/or Goose (plural geese) is the English name for a considerable number of Birds belonging to the family Anatidae. The hazels ( Corylus) are a genus of Deciduous Trees and large Shrubs native to the temperate northern hemisphere The seeds of knotgrass and goosefoot were widely present and may have been used to make a porridge. Polygonum is a Genus in the Buckwheat family Polygonaceae. Common names of polygonum species include knotweed, knotgrass "Goosefoot" redirects here The unrelated Smearwort ( Aristolochia rotunda) is sometimes called "Mercury Goosefoot" Porridge, or porage, is a simple dish made by boiling Oats (normally crushed oats occasionally Oatmeal) or another cereal in Water
From the Middle Ages, until the arrival of the potato in the latter half of the 17th Century, the dominant feature of the rural economy was the herding of cattle. As a means of recording the passage of Time, the 17th Century was that Century which lasted from 1601 - 1700 in the Gregorian calendar The meat produced was mostly the preserve of the gentry and nobility. Gentry generally refers to people of high Social class, especially in the past Nobility is a government-privileged title which may be either hereditary (see Hereditary titles) or for a lifetime The poor generally made do with milk, butter, cheese, and offal, supplemented with oats and barley. Milk is an opaque white liquid produced by the Mammary glands of female Mammals (including Monotremes. Butter is a Dairy product made by churning fresh or fermented Cream or Milk. Cheese is a Food made from Milk, usually the milk of cows, Buffalo, Goats or sheep, by coagulation. Offal is the Entrails and Internal organs of a Butchered Animal. Oats redirects here It may mean either the common cereal oat discussed here or any cultivated or wild species of the Genus Avena. Barley ( Hordeum vulgare) is an annual Cereal Grain, which serves as a major animal Feed crop, with smaller amounts used for The practice of bleeding cattle and mixing the blood with milk and butter (not unlike the practice of the Maasai) was not uncommon[1]. Blood is a specialized Bodily fluid that delivers necessary substances to the body's cells such as nutrients and oxygen—and transports Waste products The Maasai are an indigenous African Ethnic group of semi-nomadic people located in Kenya and northern Tanzania. Black pudding, made from blood, grain (usually barley) and seasoning remains a breakfast staple in Ireland. Black pudding or (less often blood pudding is a British English term for Sausage made by cooking blood with a filler until it is thick enough to congeal Alternate meanings Seasoning (cast iron; Seasoning (wood; Seasoning (slave Seasoning is the process of imparting or improving
The potato in Ireland
The potato was introduced into Ireland in the second half of the 16th century, initially as a garden crop. The potato is a Starchy Tuberous crop Vegetable from the perennial Solanum tuberosum of the Solanaceae It eventually came to be the main food crop of the poor. As a food source, the potato is extremely valuable in terms of the amount of energy produced per unit area of crop. The potato is also a good source of many vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C (especially when fresh). Vitamin C or L-ascorbate is an Essential nutrient for a large number of higher primate species a small number of other Mammalian
Potatoes were cultivated by much of the populace at a subsistence level and the diet of this period consisted mainly of potatoes supplemented with buttermilk. Buttermilk is a Fermented dairy product produced from Cow's milk with a characteristically sour taste Potatoes were also used as a food for pigs that were fattened-up and slaughtered at the approach of the cold winter months. Pigs, also called hogs or' swine', are Ungulates which have been domesticated as sources of food leather and similar products since ancient times Much of the slaughtered pork would have been cured to provide ham and bacon that could be stored over the winter. Pork' is the Culinary name for Meat from the domestic Pig ( Sus scrofa) often specifically the fresh meat but can be used as an all-inclusive In Food preparation curing refers to various preservation and Flavoring processes especially of Meat or Fish, by the addition of Ham is the Thigh and Rump of Pork, cut from the Haunch of a Pig or Boar. Bacon is a cut of Meat taken from the sides belly or back of a Pig that has been cured, smoked, or both
The reliance on potatoes as a staple crop meant that the people of Ireland were vulnerable to poor potato harvests. Consequently several famines occurred throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. The first Great Famine of 1739 was the result of extreme cold weather but the famine of 1846 to 1849 (see Great Irish Famine) was caused by potato blight which easily spread throughout the Irish crop which was heavily dependent on a single variety, the Lumper. Year 1739 ( MDCCXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a For the game see 1846 (board game. Year 1846 ( MDCCCXLVI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display Year 1849 ( MDCCCXLIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Phytophthora infestans is an Oomycete that causes the serious Potato disease known as late blight or potato blight. Nearly 1,000,000 people died and another 2,000,000 emigrated, and some 3,000,000 people were left destitute.
Fresh meat was generally considered a luxury except for the most affluent until the late 19th century and chickens were not raised on a large scale until the emergence of town grocers in the 1880s allowed people to exchange surplus goods, like eggs, and for the first time purchase a variety food items to diversify their diet.
Traditional foods such as stews are sometimes disparagingly referred to as "famine food" – suitable for basic sustenance only.
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In the 20th century the usual modern selection of foods common to Western culture has been adopted in Ireland. Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. The culture of the people living on the island of Ireland is far from monolithic Etiquette in Europe is not uniform Even the Regions of Europe do not have common Manners Even within a single country there may be different Customs especially Public holidays are observed in the Republic of Ireland on School Holidays (Primary In Ireland the academic year in Irish Music is the generic term for music that has been created in various genres on the entire island of Ireland, North and South of the border 2006 Census The 2006 census showed the following results Eurobarometer Poll 2005 According to the most recent Eurobarometer Poll 2005 Sport on the island of Ireland is popular and widespread Levels of participation and spectating are high but as in other western regions participation Telecommunications in the Republic of Ireland, including Postal services run by An Post, are regulated to a large extent by the Commission The economy of the Republic of Ireland is modern and trade-dependent with growth averaging a 7% per annum in 1995&ndash2007 The system of Taxation in Ireland is broadly similar to the system of Taxation in the United Kingdom. Most of the transport system in Ireland is in public hands either side of the Irish border. The architecture of Ireland is one of the most visible features in the Irish countryside - with remains from all eras since the Stone age abounding The geography of Ireland describes an Island in Northwest Europe in the north Atlantic Ocean. The history of Ireland begins with the first known settlement in Ireland around 8000 BC when Hunter-gatherers arrived from Great Britain and continental Óglaigh na hÉireann the Irish Defence Forces encompass the Army, Navy, air corps and reserve forces of Ireland. Rates of household recycling in Ireland have increased dramatically since the late 1990s but are still lagging behind European averages General demographics 4239848 (2006 Census 4339000 (2007 est 4442100 (2008 est The Republic of Ireland 's education system is quite similar to that of most other western countries "Health care in Ireland" redirects here For health care in Northern Ireland see Health and Care NI The public Health care system The media in Ireland include all the media and Communications outlets of any other developed nation The Government of Ireland (Rialtas na hÉireann n̪ˠə ˈheːɾʲən̪ˠ is the Cabinet that exercises executive authority in Ireland. The Republic of Ireland has a Common law Legal system with a written constitution which provides for a parliamentary democracy based on the British parliamentary system Law enforcement on the island of Ireland is divided into two distinctive areas due to political boundaries The Republic of Ireland is a parliamentary representative democratic Republic. The foreign relations of Ireland are substantially influenced by its membership of the European Union, although bilateral relations with the United States Abortion in Ireland has had a controversial history and remains a disputed subject today Prostitution itself is not illegal in the Republic of Ireland, but the law criminalises many activities associated with it The twentieth century of the Common Era began on Western culture (sometimes equated with Western Civilization) are terms which are used to refer to Cultures of European origin Europe's dishes have influenced the country, along with other world dishes introduced in a similar fashion to the rest of the western world. Common meals include pizza, curry, Chinese food, and lately, some West African dishes and East European (especially Polish) dishes have been making an appearance. Supermarket shelves now contain ingredients for traditional, European, American (Mexican/Tex-Mex), Indian, Chinese and other dishes.
The proliferation of fast food has led to increasing public health problems including obesity, and one of the highest rates of heart disease in the world. Fast food is the term given to food that can be prepared and served very quickly Obesity is a condition in which excess Body fat has accumulated to such an extent that health may be negatively affected Heart disease is an Umbrella term for a variety for different diseases affecting the Heart. Traditional Irish food and diet is also somewhat to blame, with a large emphasis on meat and butter. Butter is a Dairy product made by churning fresh or fermented Cream or Milk. Government efforts to combat this have included television advertising campaigns and education programmes in schools.
In tandem with these developments, the last quarter of the 20th century saw the emergence of a new Irish cuisine based on traditional ingredients handled in new ways. This cuisine is based on fresh vegetables, fish (especially salmon and trout), oysters, mussels and other shellfish, traditional soda bread, the wide range of hand-made cheeses that are now being made across the country, and, of course, the potato. Salmon is the common name for several species of Fish of the family Salmonidae. Trout is the common name given to a number of Species of Freshwater Fish belonging to the Salmonidae family The common name oyster is used for a number of different groups of Bivalve Mollusks most of which live in marine habitats or Brackish water. The common name mussel is used for members of several different families of Clams or Bivalve Molluscs, from both saltwater and freshwater habitats Cheese is a Food made from Milk, usually the milk of cows, Buffalo, Goats or sheep, by coagulation. Traditional dishes, such as Irish stew, coddle, the Irish breakfast, and potato bread have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity. Irish stew (in Irish Stobhach Gaelach) is a traditional Irish dish made from lamb, beef or Mutton, (mutton is used as Coddle is a dish traditionally associated with Dublin, Ireland. Schools like the Ballymaloe Cookery School have emerged to cater for the associated increased interest in cooking.
Misconceptions
While corned beef and cabbage is a traditional Easter dish in Ireland, bacon and cabbage was historically more commonly had among the Irish not of noble rank due to pork's greater availability than beef to most Irish. In the US and Canada Corned beef has two meanings One refers to a cut of Beef (usually Brisket, but sometimes round or silverside) Easter ( Greek: Πάσχα Pascha or Pasxa) is the most important religious feast in the Christian Liturgical year. Corned beef, rather than bacon, became far more popular in Irish-American households than it ever was in Ireland since beef was more readily available than it would have been in Ireland and immigrants had difficulty obtaining bacon or pork. Irish Americans (Gael-Mheiriceánach are citizens of the United States who can claim ancestry originating in Ireland. Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world [2]
References
- Mitchell, Frank and Ryan, Michael. Reading the Irish landscape (1998). ISBN 1-86059-055-1
- National Museum of Ireland. Viking and Medieval Dublin: National Museum Excavations, 1962 - 1973. (1973).
On-Line
- ^ Ireland:State of the Nation, 18th Century
- ^ The History of Corned Beef - The Kitchen Project(on-line) Accessed: 25 January 2007
See also
- Baileys Irish Cream
- Black and Tan
- Black Pudding/White Pudding
- Irish breakfast
- Irish Coffee
- Irish Mist
- Irish whiskey
- Saint Brendan's
- Stout beer
- Ulster fry
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