Bubble and squeak

Bubble and squeak is a traditional dish consisting of potatoes and green vegetables. Originally, cabbage was used as the main vegetable, but modern cooks might use Brussels sprouts or any other kind of vegetables along with potatoes. The combination of potatoes and vegetables is mashed together, fried, and traditionally served alongside cold meats.

The potatoes used in the dish are often leftovers from a Sunday roast. The earliest mention of the dish is found in an 1806 cookbook by Maria Eliza Ketelby Rundell. Bubble and squeak peaked in popularity during World War II, when food was scarce. The name of the dish refers to the noises it makes while it is frying in the pan, although some say that it refers to unusual stomach noises after its consumption.