British food often gets a bad rap — it can't be easy being neighbors with countries like France and Italy, which are known for their sophisticated cuisines.
British food might be simple, but that doesn't mean it's dull. The country's fare is unfussy, local, and hearty.
From the widely popular fish and chips to the lesser known kedgeree, here are the top 26 dishes you need to try in England.
A full English breakfast (often shortened to "full English" or "fry-up") is as heavy as it is delicious, and usually includes bacon and/or sausages, eggs, baked beans, cooked tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms, hash browns, and black pudding.
Black pudding is another British specialty you have to try. It's a sausage made from pork blood, fat, and oatmeal, and traditionally boiled and served with malt vinegar.
Scotch eggs are hard boiled eggs wrapped in sausage meat, coated in bread crumbs, and fried. The savory treat is a common picnic food.
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