Coddle facts for kids
Coddle with carrots, which are not used in the traditional recipe
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| Alternative names | Dublin coddle |
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| Place of origin | Ireland |
| Main ingredients | Potatoes, pork sausage, rashers, onion |
Coddle is a traditional Irish dish. It is sometimes called Dublin Coddle because it is very popular in Dublin, the capital city of Ireland. Coddle is a bit like a stew. It was often made to use up ingredients people had in their kitchens.
This hearty dish usually has layers of sliced sausages (often pork sausages) and rashers (thin slices of bacon). It also includes chunky potatoes and sliced onion. People add simple seasonings like salt, pepper, and sometimes herbs like parsley.
Coddle was a favorite meal of famous Irish writers like Seán O'Casey and Jonathan Swift. It is even mentioned in books about Dublin, including those by James Joyce.
How Coddle is Made
Coddle is cooked slowly in a pot with a lid. The bacon and sausages are boiled first to create a tasty liquid called stock. Then, the other ingredients are added and cooked in this stock. The lid helps to steam the food, making it soft and delicious.
Traditionally, coddle was eaten with bread. It is considered a type of comfort food in Ireland. It is also inexpensive and easy to make. People often enjoy coddle during the colder winter months. In the past, some families ate this meal on Thursdays. This was because they wanted to use up any leftover sausages or bacon before Fridays, when some people chose not to eat meat.
What Does "Coddle" Mean?
The name "coddle" comes from the verb coddle. This word means to cook food gently in water that is below boiling temperature. You might have heard of a "coddled egg", which is cooked in a similar way. The word "coddle" itself comes from an older French term that means "to boil gently" or "to stew".
See also
In Spanish: Coddle para niños
