The UK is famous for fish and chips and pie and mash, but places around the UK also have their own delicacies which you probably aren’t aware of. Manchester is known as the ‘capital of the north’ and has a wide range of local culinary treats to go with its important status.
Rag Pudding
Originating from Oldham, this is a savoury food that consists of suet pastry filled with minced meat and onions, which is then either boiled or steamed. You can find this in a number traditional, local butchers.
Pasty Barm
Hailing from Bolton, this is a floured bread roll, otherwise known as a barm cake containing meat and potato. They’re definitely worth trying as they were voted Bolton’s favourite snack.
Black Pudding
Many of you have probably tried this, but black pudding is a delicacy of the north west of England. The dish is generally made from pork blood and also contains oatmeal and it is generally fried, grilled or boiled in its skin. Black pudding is generally as part of a full English breakfast and a number of variants exist including a battered version.
Manchester Egg
A recent dish having only been created in 2010, the Manchester egg consists of a pickled egg in a sausage, covered in black pudding then coated in breadcrumbs. This is something you should try if you’re in Manchester as it has become one of the most popular dishes.
Manchester Tart
If you have a sweet tooth, then a Manchester tart may be more to your liking. This is a traditional baked English tart made from shortcrust pastry, raspberry jam covered in custard, coated in coconut flakes and then topped with a cherry. If you want something a little different, then try the variation with a slice of banana beneath the custard.
Eccles cake
If a Manchester tart isn’t enough to satisfy your sugar cravings, then how about an Eccles cake? This is a small round cake made from flaky pastry and butter, filled with currants. It’s often topped with Demerara sugar.
As you can see, there are lots of wonderful foods for you to try if you’re visiting the ‘capital of the north’. Should you be looking for somewhere to stay during your vacation, then you can view a range of hotels in Manchester on the Accorhotels website. Remember, don’t eat too many Eccles cakes or you may need to put in some extra time at the gym.
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