Welsh Whole Chicken Stew Ffowlin Cymreig Recipes

WELSH BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan and fry the beef and bacon lightly, then sprinkle over the flour and fry for a further minute or so.
• Add the water and bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then skim.
• Add the onions, carrots, turnips, herbs and seasoning and bring back to the boil.
• Add the cider, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
• Add the potatoes and leeks, cover and simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes.
• Serve, sprinkling each portion with a little finely chopped parsley.

KENTUCKY FRIED POTATO CAKES

Steps:

• NOTE: USE "IDAHO SPUDS" BRAND INSTANT MASHED POTATOES FOR BEST RESULTS (THEIR POTATOES HAVE A BETTER TEXTURE AND FRESHER FLAVOR). IF YOU PLAN ON USING ANY OTHER SEASONINGS IN PLACE OF Recipe #453973 -- USE SPARINGLY TO AVOID OVER-SALTING (TASTE THE DRY MIX UNTIL SEASONING IS WELL-BALANCED). FOR LARGER POTATO CAKES, PREPARE 4 PATTIES INSTEAD OF 6. THESE MAY BE SERVED WITH A SMALL DOLLOP OF LIGHT SOUR CREAM.
• INTO a medium mixing bowl, add the potato flakes, baking powder, chives, Recipe #453973, and onion powder; MIX until combined.
• POUR one cup water to a small microwave-safe bowl; ADD the butter and heat in a microwave oven until butter is completely melted, but water is not boiling.
• REMOVE water/butter mixture from microwave and stir in the sour cream.
• WHEN the sour cream is blended in, whisk in the beaten eggs until smooth.
• POUR the water/dairy mixture over the potato mixture in medium bowl.
• STIR mixture with a fork until just blended (do not over-stir!).
• ALLOW mixture to sit for 5 minutes; DIVIDE mixture into 6 equal portions; SHAPE into patties without over-handling or pressing (they don't have to look perfect).
• FRY in a little oil or butter over medium heat until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
• SERVE and enjoy!

WELSH LAMB STEW (CAWL)

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium-high heat in heavy soup pot. Brown lamb cubes.
• Add potatoes, turnip, parsnip, carrot, salt and pepper and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and continue simmering, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until lamb is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Skim fat from the liquid, if needed.
• Add the leeks and parsley and simmer until the leeks are translucent, about 30 minutes.
• Serve stew with bread and butter, and a piece of good cheddar cheese.