Ulster Fry Recipes

Steps:

• Traditionally, every ingredient is fried. However, if you like your heart, the meat and bread can all be grilled instead.
• If you are going to fry the bread, it is easier to put butter on both sides then put it in the pan as it will go all soggy if you throw it into a pan full of oil. Just keep a close eye on it as it is very easy to over-cook.
• The tomato, egg and mushrooms should always be fried. If this isn't enough, baked beans can be added. Serve with a pint of orange juice - you'll need it!
• Preparation time is approximate and does not include the time needed to get the requisite hangover.

Steps:

• The secret of a good fry is to cook the food in the right order, cooking that which takes the longest first.
• Fry the sausages in a little oil until cooked, remove from the pan and keep warm.
• Fry the bacon until crisp, drain and keep warm.
• Fry the pudding for a few minutes to warm through, remove from the pan and keep warm.
• Slice the farl and potato cake and lightly brown in the remaining hot oil.
• Drain and keep warm.
• Wipe the pan, add a little fresh oil and when hot crack in the eggs and cook until the white begins to set, spooning the oil over the yolk for an attractive milky appearance.
• Arrange the fried ingredients on a hot plate and serve immediately with strong tea and wheaten bread.

Steps:

• In a pot, cover potatoes with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Simmer on medium-high heat until the center of the potatoes are tender when pricked with a fork, about 20 minutes. Turn off heat. Drain, return potatoes to pot and allow to completely dry out over remaining heat. Mash with a potato masher until smooth.
• Place warm mashed potato in medium bowl. Stir in flour, salt and melted butter. Mix lightly until dough forms.
• On a well floured surface, knead the dough lightly. The dough will be sticky. Use a floured rolling pin to flatten into a 9 inch circle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into quarters using a floured knife.
• Sprinkle a little flour into the base of the skillet and cook the farls for 3 minutes on each side or until evenly browned. Season with a little salt and serve straight away.