With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, you’re probably starting to plan what bar crawls you’re going to attend and how much green food coloring you’re going to add to your Guinness. What you probably haven’t thought about, though, is what you’re going to eat to soak up all of your Irish drunkenness. Here’s a few fun St. Patty’s Day meal ideas.
1. Corned Beef & Cabbage
This isn’t actually an Irish dish – it’s Irish-American. Beef wasn’t readily available in Ireland (unless you were willing to pay an exorbitant amount of money), so traditionally, the Irish ate pork. However, when they made their way to America, beef was the most affordable meat, and the rest is history.
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2. Irish Soda Bread
This bread is made up of flour, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk, and often features raisins or nuts. It's a popular alternative to other kinds of bread found in Ireland and it has a rich history here in the United States, as well!
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3. Irish Potatoes
Okay, so these aren't actually Irish, and there's no potato in them at all. But they're damn good. Irish potatoes originated in Philadelphia. They're made of a coconut cream base mixed with cream cheese, and they're rolled in cinnamon. The finished product looks like an actual potato, hence the name.
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4. Irish Breakfast
Originally designed for the average Irish farmer who needed tons of energy and sustenance to complete their day, a full Irish breakfast consists of breakfast meats (bacon, sausage, and black and white pudding), eggs, vegetables, potatoes fried in butter, and a piece of soda bread. Wash it all down with a cup of tea and a glass of orange juice.
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5. Irish Stew
This stew, traditionally made with lamb, root vegetables, and carrots, was originally made over an open fire as early as 1800. This dish emerged when the English introduced the Irish to bronze cauldrons and they were able to cook food over an open flame for extended periods of time.
Happy cooking and eating! (And drinking)
