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The best food and drink in Wales
Next in our series, we travel to Wales to discover their specialities
Rugged coastlines, rolling hills and lofty mountains make for a beautiful country that’s home to some fine produce. From Caerphilly cheese to Brains beer and lamb, Wales has a proud food and drink culture.
Their baked goods are second to none with Welsh cakes and bara brith fruit loaf being their main stars. But one of the most famous is the Welsh rarebit, a special kind of cheese on toast. Low cost and simple, it’s a perfect addition to a lunch menu and can be adapted with smoked fish and various cheeses.
Take a look at these top Welsh ingredients and find out how you can use them.
Sea salt
Table salt might do the job for seasoning curries and stews, but if you want to add texture and added flavour, try sea salt. Look out for Pembrokeshire and Anglesey’s award-winning salts, which are hand-harvested and contain bags of flavour. Sprinkled over avocado and eggs on toast, stirred into a caramel sauce or scattered over dark chocolate cookies, quality sea salt adds a special dimension that can make your dishes stand out.
Lamb
One of Wales’ most famous exports is its top quality lamb, especially the salt marsh variety. Its distinct flavour makes it the shining star in many meat dishes. The Welsh green pastures offer ideal grazing conditions, which produce super tender and delicious meat. Despite it being a meat associated with spring, our homegrown lamb is actually at its best in the summer and autumn months. One of the best ways to showcase Welsh lamb is, of course, the roast, but it’s also fantastic in spiced meatballs and skewered on a BBQ.
Leeks
As the national emblem of Wales, we have to celebrate their fantastic leeks. Recently awarded protected status, the Welsh-grown varieties are prized for their strong peppery flavour and vibrant green colour. Look out for the Welsh leeks logo to be sure you’re buying the real deal. They’re harvested from August to early spring, giving you plenty of opportunity to try them out. Serve a lunch special of Welsh rarebit with leeks or create a bacon, Parmesan and leek risotto – so tasty!
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