Ulster Fry Recipes

ULSTER FRY

Steps:

• The secret of a good fry is to cook the food in the right order, cooking that which takes the longest first.
• Fry the sausages in a little oil until cooked, remove from the pan and keep warm.
• Fry the bacon until crisp, drain and keep warm.
• Fry the pudding for a few minutes to warm through, remove from the pan and keep warm.
• Slice the farl and potato cake and lightly brown in the remaining hot oil.
• Drain and keep warm.
• Wipe the pan, add a little fresh oil and when hot crack in the eggs and cook until the white begins to set, spooning the oil over the yolk for an attractive milky appearance.
• Arrange the fried ingredients on a hot plate and serve immediately with strong tea and wheaten bread.

IRISH POTATO FARLS

Steps:

• In a pot, cover potatoes with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Simmer on medium-high heat until the center of the potatoes are tender when pricked with a fork, about 20 minutes. Turn off heat. Drain, return potatoes to pot and allow to completely dry out over remaining heat. Mash with a potato masher until smooth.
• Place warm mashed potato in medium bowl. Stir in flour, salt and melted butter. Mix lightly until dough forms.
• On a well floured surface, knead the dough lightly. The dough will be sticky. Use a floured rolling pin to flatten into a 9 inch circle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into quarters using a floured knife.
• Sprinkle a little flour into the base of the skillet and cook the farls for 3 minutes on each side or until evenly browned. Season with a little salt and serve straight away.