Ingredients
Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.
Serves 4
Mixture
Pan
Equipment
Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; heavy frying pan; spatula; food thermometer; heatproof spoon; spatula.
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Steps
Mix · About 7 min
- Combine 700 g cooked mashed potatoes, 300 g cooked cabbage, chopped, 100 g onion, finely chopped, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper and shape eight patties. Use leftovers refrigerated promptly and within two days.
Fry · About 7 min
- Heat 40 g butter, 20 ml neutral oil over medium heat; fry patties 5–7 minutes per side without moving them too early.
Serve · About 7 min
- Check centres reach 74°C / 165°F and crusts are golden; serve hot.
Check: The food must be hot through at 74°C / 165°F.
Tips
- Let a firm crust form before turning the patties.
- Judge Bubble and Squeak by the texture and doneness signs in its steps. Your pan and heat affect how long Bubble and Squeak takes to cook.
Substitutions
- Use cooked Brussels sprouts instead of cabbage.
Storage
- Get perishable Bubble and Squeak into the fridge within two hours, or within one hour above 32°C / 90°F. Eat Bubble and Squeak within two days, keeping it covered at 4°C / 40°F or colder.
- Bring cooked Bubble and Squeak to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning it for even heating. When Bubble and Squeak is part of the meal, serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts straight from safe refrigeration.
Make ahead
- Prepare the measured ingredients for Bubble and Squeak one day ahead. For Bubble and Squeak, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Bubble and Squeak on the day of serving.
FAQ
What matters most when making Bubble and Squeak?
Let a firm crust form before turning the patties.
What can I substitute in Bubble and Squeak?
Use cooked Brussels sprouts instead of cabbage.
Can I prepare Bubble and Squeak ahead?
Prepare the measured ingredients for Bubble and Squeak one day ahead. For Bubble and Squeak, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Bubble and Squeak on the day of serving.
Food safety references
FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating
