The best of British food as chosen by you!
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We asked 3,500 foodies from all over the UK to list the uniquely British ingredients that they think have had the most impact on world cuisine.
The results give a unique insight into the tastes of the nation. The much maligned salad cream made the list as did clotted cream, black pudding, English mustard, scones, jellied eels and mint sauce.
The survey also reveals the nation's top five British meals, with sandwiches topping the list, followed by fish and chips and Sunday favourite, the roast dinner. Narrowly missing the top five are the eponymous bangers and mash, Cornish pasty and pork pie.
The survey also reveals the nation's top five British meals, with sandwiches topping the list, followed by fish and chips and Sunday favourite, the roast dinner. Narrowly missing the top five are the eponymous bangers and mash, Cornish pasty and pork pie.
Worcestershire Sauce
This tangy accompaniement to savory foods was rated the number one British contribution to world cuisine. The sauce - aged for at least two months before it is bottled - is a popular addition to cheese on toast, as well as stews, soups, marinades and even salads. Try Bloody Mary Steak with Roasted Vegetables and Poached Ham with Parsley and Worcestershire Sauce.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar is the most popular cheese in the UK, accounting for just over 50% of the country's £1.9 billion annual cheese market. The pale yellow to orange, sharp-tasting cheese dates back to 1170 and was originally made in the village of Cheddar, in Somerset. Try a classic dish like Baked Cauliflower with Mature Cheddar or use it a little more adventurously in Apple, Cider and Cheddar Tart.
Yorkshire Pudding
Typically seen as a complement to roast beef Yorkshire Pudding is served with gravy. The pudding, which is made with batter, originated in Yorkshire, but is popular across the whole country. Cook up a Sausage Casserole with Giant Yorkshire Pudding or a vegetarian dish of Dovedale Cheese & Beetroot Layered Yorkshire Pudding.
Sandwiches
Surprisingly sandwiches topped the poll for the nations top British meal. Purported to be invented by the Earl of Sandwich in 1762, to facilitate his hunger at the gambling table. Try our Summery Chicken Club Sandwich or Antony Worrall Thompson's Ultimate Roast Beef Sandwich.
Fish and Chips
Fish and chips in Britain became a cheap food popular among the working classes with the development of fishing in the North Sea in the late 19th century. Chips originated when the fat used for frying the fish often became too hot for good frying. To return the fat to an even temperature, chefs dropped potatoes into the fat. Try our recipe for Fish and Chips Served With Pureed Peas.
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