5 Traditional Dishes of Ireland You Must Try

If you are walking in the lands of Ireland and exploring beautiful places then your stomach will surely crave some delicious Irish Food. To know more about Irish culture, don’t forget to try some of the famous Irish food.

# Soda bread

Soda bread is a popular dish of Ireland. Every family has its own recipe for making soda bread. It is preferred either sweet or a more healthy version of it. The basic ingredients of the soda bread are bicarbonate of soda and buttermilk mixed with flour. Some add sugar, honey, and dried fruits. Others make it by adding bran, seeds, and oats. If you are in Ireland, try munching on this food of Ireland in any restaurant.

# Irish stew

This traditional dish of Ireland has evolved over time with many additions to the original ingredients. However many people still like to make it with the original ingredients and process. Irish stew is made of neck mutton chops, onions, potatoes, and water. These ingredients are boiled slowly over an open fire. It is also considered as the National Dish of Ireland and its origin can be traced back to 1800. People now, also add roux, pearl barley, sliced potatoes, thyme, and bay leaves.

# Irish Oysters

Ireland is also known for its seafood especially Galway oysters which are native to the country. It is known as Ostreaedulis and is mostly available after summers during the winter months. It is said that these oysters are available in the months that have an ‘r’ in that until April. You can also visit the biggest festival held in September, Galway Oyster Festival to taste this food of Ireland. The festival is also the longest-running festival where you can have many oysters especially the native Ostreaedulis.

# Boiled bacon and cabbage

This weird sounding dish of Ireland is not at all weird in the taste. It is a popular Irish dish. The process of cooking includes pork which is either cut from a shoulder or back and, then soaked overnight. The pork is then boiled. The cabbage and carrot are added to the boiling pork in the last 10-12 minutes. The taste of pork is soaked into the cabbage and carrot which is then eaten separately.

# Colcannon and champ

Potatoes when introduced became a huge part of Irish dishes. This cheap and plentiful food item became a staple and most used food items in Irish dishes. Colcannon and Champ are two popular dishes of Ireland having potatoes as a key ingredient. A classic dish of Ireland, Colcannon is made of potatoes, kale, cabbage, cream, butter, and spring onions. Similarly, Champ is made of mashed potato, spring onions, butter, and milk. Both of these delicacies are a part of traditional Irish dishes. Many people add other flavorful ingredients for the rich taste.