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laverbread

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Laverbread is a traditional Welsh dish made from laver, an edible seaweed. It is often combined with oatmeal and fried into small patties. Despite its name, it is not a bread but gets its name from the Welsh word "bara", meaning bread. The dish is a staple in Welsh cuisine and is commonly served with breakfast, often alongside cockles.

laver seaweed

oatmeal

bacon fat

butter

salt

dried pepper

Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 500g Laver Seaweed

  • 2 tablespoons of oatmeal

  • Salt to taste

  • Pepper to taste

  • Bacon fat or butter for frying


Instructions:

  1. Rinse the laver seaweed thoroughly under cold water.

  2. Place the rinsed seaweed in a large pot and add enough water to cover it.

  3. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 6 hours until it becomes a thick, dark green paste.

  4. Strain the laver paste through a sieve to remove any excess water, then mix in the oatmeal, salt, and pepper.

  5. Heat the bacon fat or butter in a frying pan over medium heat.

  6. Form the laverbread mixture into small patties and fry them in the hot fat or butter for about 3 minutes on each side, until they are crispy and golden brown.

  7. Remove the laverbread from the pan and drain on paper towels before serving.