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The name 'bubble and squeak'
comes from the sounds the potato and cabbage cakes make while
they are cooking.
Irish
Bubble and Squeak
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
4 cups shredded cooked cabbage
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
All-purpose flour for dredging
Vegetable oil for frying
- Mix the potatoes with
the cabbage, egg, cheese, nutmeg and seasonings. Divide and shape
into 8 patties. Chill in the refrigerator for an hour. Just before
cooking, dredge patties in flour.
- Heat 1/2-inch oil in a
frying pan until hot. Carefully slide the patties into the oil
and fry on each side for about 3 minutes or until golden and
crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot.
Makes 4 servings.
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