Cuisine in Ireland is based on meat and dairy products. It is supplemented with seafood in the coastal regions. Potatoes were brought in from the "New World" and this marked a huge change for the Irish and therefore it quickly became the staple food. Even today Irish meals are considered incomplete without potatoes.
There was a time when vegetables were grown in the back yards of gardens and this improved both the health and the variety of the dishes that were prepared here. Cuisine in Ireland is based upon meat and vegetables. There was a noted change in the cuisine after the 8th century when the Normans arrived. After this the Irish no longer was given the free reign to hunt wherever they pleased.
Ireland Cuisine can be divided into two main categories –
- Traditional that consists of mainly the simple dishes
- Modern dishes that are served in restaurants and hotels
The modern day Irish chefs are famous for their ability to turn the local produce into scrumptious dishes. You will find the world’s best lamb in Ireland along with the clear oceans south of Ireland. There is a wonderful supply and an abundance of seafood. The southern counties of Cork and Limerick provide every thing from grains to strawberries along with the best creamy dairy products that you have ever tasted.
The Southwest of Ireland has a distinctive style of Irish cooking. The fact that makes it so special is that it is a blend of French cooking and traditional Irish dishes that have been made with local products. The best of Irish foods include the crusty soda breads, succulent lamb, fresh oysters and delectable cheeses can be found in the country side houses. They also serve a hearty fare that should not to be missed.
Some of the best dishes that need to be mentioned in Irish cuisine are –
- Colcannon - is prepared of potato and wild garlic and cabbage
- Champ consists of mashed potato into which chopped scallions (spring onions) are mixed
- Irish stew- it consists of bacon and cabbage boiled together in water
- Boxty is a type of potato pancake
- Coddle is a dish made of boiled pork sausages
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