


Mash cauliflower and add sour cream and butter. Or, Curry powder would probably be good too!Ĭut and steam a head of cauliflower. cabbage (also consider beans, carrots, peas, brussel sprouts, asparagus…) Substitute cauliflower mashed potatoes in place of the real mashed potatoes.

Oh, mama! It was delicious! We all loved it, even little Luie who can be a bit picky when it comes to spices. So after half the bubble and squeak was fried up, I decided to add some garam masala to the remainder. Since we are traveling, I currently only have 4 spices: salt, pepper, chili powder, and garam masala. It has always been my custom when I cook to open my spice cabinet and see what I might be inspired to add to my dish. Garam Masala: I was first introduced to Garam Masala several years ago through my dad who is a serious spice-aholic. *Optional ingredients: chopped broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, peas, really any veggie…. But about 5 minutes on each side made them nice and golden and crispy. Also, it is best to let them sit and fry a bit longer on each side. I added a tablespoon of mayonnaise and that took care of it. My first patties were a bit too dry so that when I flipped the patties they came apart. It is recommended that they be fried in butter because that makes them crispier. Once the veggies are cooked, add them to the mashed potatoes and combine with salt and pepper to taste.

Saute garlic and onions first then add shredded cabbage and green beans. This makes the patties stick together nicely for frying. Since Bubble and Squeak is traditionally made from left overs, the variety of recipe choices is endless.I have found that I prefer a ratio of 2 parts mashed potatoes to 1 part veggies. This is likely due to the scarcity of meat at the time. Don’t you just love history!Īround the time of WWII, the meat was replaced by potatoes. The sounds of the frying food made a bubble and squeak and the charming name stuck. It originally referred to beef and cabbage left overs that were fried up the next day. The history of Bubble and Squeak dates back several hundred years. An English dish that includes potatoes and vegetables combined and fried either in patties or as an entire dish.
