Thursday, 12 July 2007

Not So Traditional English Breakfast

Handful of White Beans
2 Rashers of Bacon
3 Slices of Black Pudding (thanks, Lou).
1 Sausage
3 Bay Leaves
1/2 pint (or so) of milk
1 Egg
1 Tomato (I didn't actually have this, but I think I should have).

(Per person)

Soak the beans overnight in the fridge.
Boil the beans hard for 10 mins, and then simmer for 1 hour.

Drain the beans, then cover them in milk. Add Bay and Bacon (chopped into thin strips)
Heat to boiling, then simmer. Don't let them dry out, but in 1/2 an hour or so the liquid wants to have reduced down. Add more milk as required.

Fry the sausage and Black Pudding slowly over a low heat.
Half the tomato and fry that too. (Shouldn't take as long as the sausages)

About 10 mins from the end, put a pan of water on to boil, and then poach the egg.

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I had this for dinner to add to the un-traditionallity of it. The subtle flavour of the beans contrasted with the strong flavour of the black pudding nicely.

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