Six traditional Irish recipes reinterpreted
Irish gastronomy is largely imbued with homemade classics and comforting traditional dishes.
Contemporary recipes respect the artisanal character and offer a new dimension to the taste buds.
From Guinness bread to an original variation of the classic bacon and cabbage, Irish cuisine is bursting with flavor and innovation. To satisfy our curiosity and put us in the kitchen, Tourism Ireland has compiled a list of the best recipes from famous Irish chefs:
1. 'Born and Braised'
This preparation has been voted by the best chefs on the island as the most typical dish in Northern Ireland.
"Born and Braised" translates to "Born and Braised".
It is a Northern Irish beef shank served with beets and a marrow gremolata.
This particularly tasty recipe also represents the epitome of Northern Irish cuisine for gourmets.
A well-deserved double reward!
2. Guinness bread
The stronghold of the famous dark beer presents you with Guinness bread.
Nothing is more Irish than baking soda bread.
But this brown bread, combined with the opulent flavor of Guinness, definitely has something more.
3. Lobster Lawyer
Irish waters are teeming with fish and shellfish, caught daily for the pleasure of the locals.
The recipe for Chef Aidan MacManus' Lobster Lawyer from King Sitric in Howth is simple but delicious, made with Irish whiskey and lobster caught in Balscadden Bay just across the street from the restaurant.
4. Beef seasoned with local beer, smoked shallots, beetroot and celeriac
An Irish beef dish couldn't be missing from this list.
This recipe, which perfectly combines traditional and modern cuisine, was created by Paula McIntyre, a renowned Irish chef whose CV includes many great cuisines, culinary programs and well-known cookbooks.
In addition, she recently joined the Slow Cook UK Board.
This recipe is one of the favorites from his latest cookbook "Down to Earth".
Combine this Irish beef dish with mashed potatoes or boiled potatoes.
5. Terrine with bacon and cabbage
Each Irishman ate more bacon and cabbage dishes than he can remember!
This tasty traditional dish is again very trendy and reaches new heights thanks to the refined recipe of chef Gearoid Lynch from the Olde Post Inn.
What is even more impressive: it is gluten-free.
6. Rhubarb bread and butter pudding Of course, there is a dish from this list made up of seasonal fruits and vegetables.
This is rhubarb.
It is the first variety harvested in spring and it is already widely available on stalls.
This dessert is a traditional crumble preparation, but the Irish cook Darina Allen turned it into a warm delight to share.
It offers a comforting combination of tangy rhubarb and vanilla cream.
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