Lamb's fry facts for kids
Lamb's fry is a traditional dish made from parts of a lamb that are not usually thought of as meat. These parts are called offal. Offal includes organs like the liver, sweetbreads (which are glands), heart, and kidneys. Sometimes, it can also include the brain or fat from the lamb's belly.
In countries like Australia and New Zealand, "lamb's fry" usually means just the lamb's liver.
A Look at History
Lamb's fry has been a popular dish for a very long time. In 1786, an old magazine called Walker's Hibernian Magazine mentioned "breakfasts of nice stew'd lamb's fry." People enjoyed this meal on a special day called Swanhop.
Later, in 1929, a cooking guide in Country Life magazine described lamb's fry as an "old Devon breakfast dish." This shows it was a common way to start the day in the Devon area of England. A famous cook named Fanny Cradock also wrote that it was a very popular breakfast meal before World War II.
How Lamb's Fry is Prepared
Preparing lamb's fry is quite simple. First, the lamb's fry is usually sliced into pieces. Then, these pieces are often covered in breadcrumbs. After that, they are pan-fried until they are cooked through and golden brown.
This dish is often served with crispy bacon and cooked onions. A tasty gravy made from the cooking juices is usually poured over everything. The first known recipe for this type of dish was written down in 1808.
Where is Lamb's Fry Popular?
"Lamb's fry and bacon" was once a very popular meal, especially as pub food in places like the United Kingdom. It was a common choice for people eating out.
Today, it is still quite popular in Australia. You can often find it as a counter meal in pubs or as a breakfast dish. This traditional meal is even making a comeback as a "slow food"-type dish. This means people are rediscovering old recipes and enjoying food that takes time to prepare and appreciate.
