

This will help ‘meld’ everything together and seal the surface. When you cook the cakes then allow them to cook for a full 2-3 minutes before you attempt to move them.The soggier the dish then less it’s going to stick together. If you are using mashed potatoes, dry them out a little first.If, however, you are determined to get a perfectly formed cake then there are a few things that can help:.

Just tell yourself you’ve gone for the rustic look and it will be fine! The truth is that it really doesn’t matter if they break up a bit. I see a lot of people asking about how to make sure they get the ‘patties’ or cakes to stick together. Although I can’t say I’ve ever ‘heard’ a squeak from the pan! How do you make it stick together? The only two ingredients that are non-negotiable are potato and cabbage… and, to be honest, you could drop the cabbage in place of sprouts or kale or something similar.Īnd why is it called bubble and squeak? It’s actually after the noise that the cabbage makes when pan fried. This really is more of a concept than a strict recipe. I think the most similar American ‘dish’ would be a breakfast hash – although if I’m wrong let me know in the comments below! I was historically eaten for breakfast the day after a large meal, but is also commonly eaten for lunch or dinner too. You can make these with pretty much anything you like (or have left) and mould them into whatever portion size you want! What is it?īubble and squeak is a traditional British dish. These bubble and squeak cakes are absolutely perfect for using up leftovers from your Sunday roast or even Christmas dinner.

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