I knew that British food had a somewhat dubious reputation abroad but always thought it was a bit of a joke. Then I mentioned to someone that my favorite food is boiled bacon, meaning a gammon joint, and they refused to believe that we really do boil meat. Nothing beats a few slices of boiled bacon, served with English mustard, in a warm buttered roll. So in defense of Britain’s food, here is a list, in no particular order, of some British dishes which are definitely worth a try if you ever come across them. 我知道,英国食品的名声是说不清道不明的,所以对外人来说,它一直就是一个笑话。接下来,我提到的一些食物中,有我最喜欢的食物,它的名字叫做煮腊肉,这是一道十分香的菜,他们不相信,我们会熬肉。没有什么能够比煮腊肉搭配英国芥末以及热热的奶油卷,更能吸引我的啦。所以为了给英国食品正名,我在这里列个表,没有先后排名,这些食品绝对值得你尝一尝,哪怕是你偶遇到这些英式菜肴。 1. Bakewell Tart 贝克韦蛋挞 The Bakewell tart is a shortcrust pastry filled with jam and almond sponge (frangipane). The result is the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea. The tart originates from the town of Bakewell. Local legend has it that the Bakewell tart (or pudding, as it is known in Bakewell) was created when a cook misunderstood her mistress’ instructions and layered frangipane on a simple jam tart. Whatever the truth the tart has been popular since at least the early 19th century. |