Love Food, Hate Waste,
Leftover Legends
aka
Bubble and Squeak Lamb Hash
This is not really a recipe as such, just a leftovers idea, or a leftover legend as my husband calls them, as he’s surprised that anyone can remember the original meal that the leftovers originated from! Cheeky devil….but he is right, sometimes I use leftovers for a quick meal culminating from several recent dishes. This one however is from one meal only and I realise I am putting the horse before the cart here, as I have not shared the original recipe yet which was glazed roast lamb and quinces served with lemon button sprouts, carrots and classic roast potatoes, but I have uploaded the photos for this dish first and the roast recipe will follow later….
Day one of the aforementioned roast lamb was at the weekend and a classic Sunday dinner, day two was lamb sandwiches for lunch and that left day three with a portion and a half of lamb, a handful of sprouts and carrots plus five lonely roast spuds. I could have done the bubble and squeak separately, but I was in the midst of a flurry and frenzy of frenetic jamming and jellying, so it was all thrown into a wok (artfully and tastefully of course) with a knob of butter for some deep heat treatment, or a fry up as my cheeky husband said. (He’ll get a clip around the ear one day!)
A good grinding of black pepper and a hunk of freshly baked bread completed the rustic picture that you see here ~ eh voila, Bubble and Squeak Lamb Hash, a new “Love Food Hate Waste” recipe and one that got me out of jail free, as I had forgotten what the time was and had the hungry hoards (can ONE man be a hoard?) circling the table in a predatory manner……a simple supper sorted. I will post the recipe idea, such as it is, here, but it really is a raid the fridge and chuck it in a pan kind of recipe ~ often the best in my very humble opinion.
This would also work with bits and pieces of cold roast beef and if the leftovers cupboard was missing the vital meat component, than a tin of corned beef would also do the trick. A smidgen of mustard completes the picture and what could be simpler for a home-made (assembled) fast food supper or lunch. See you later when I have the last of my quince recipes as well as some more bottled food gifts to share, and also a roast dinner or two.
Karen
Bubble and Squeak
Lamb Hash
(Serves 2)
Ingredients:
cold cooked lamb, about 100g (4ozs), cut into small pieces
5 or 6 cold roast potatoes, cut into small chunks
cooked sprouts, (about a dozen) cut in half
cooked carrots, (about 4 – 6 large carrots) cut into small pieces if large
25g butter
salt and black pepper, to taste
Method:
Heat the butter in a wok or large frying pan and then add the potatoes, sprouts and carrots ~ fry over a medium heat until they just start to brown.
Add the lamb and increase the heat, stirring all the time to stop the vegetables catching, continue to cook for about 5 minutes, pressing down in the hash with a spatula until the hash is sizzling hot and golden brown.
Season with fresh black pepper and salt if required, serve immediately with bread and mustard.
Amy says
Just now found this recipe via foodblogs.com.Great idea & looks yummy.
If you don’t mind, I would like to invite you to share it with my event which I try to gather some left over food recipes….Pl check it here.thanks
http://foodssrilanka.blogspot.com/2011/09/love-your-food-dont-waste-it-new-event.html
Misty says
I just adore your blog! This is a yummy recipe and although I don't eat lamb… would replace with left over pork. Delish!
Marie says
You just can't beat a good hash Karen. We eat it often in one form or another! It's a great money saver and food budget stretcher! Yours looks fabulously delicious!
Cheryl says
Yummy bubble and squeak – love it!
MeLikeyUK says
An ultra comforting dish Karen – with a great theme behind it. Food waste is something that makes me wince so it's great to see leftovers being used in such a creative and tasty dish.
Nic says
Comfort food at its best, perfect for the upcoming months.
Karen S Booth says
Hello Amy, I would be delighted to share this on your blog ~ I will pop over later!
Karen
Karen S Booth says
Thanks Misty! Would be great with pork too!
Karen S Booth says
Thanks Marie ~ leftovers can be magical!
Karen S Booth says
Thanks Cheryl!
Karen S Booth says
MeLikeyUK ~ thanks! Yes, I abhor waste in any shape or form especially when so much of the world is experiencing drought and famine….
Karen S Booth says
Thanks! You are so right Nic ~ perfect Autumn food.
Karen
Laura@howtocookgoodfood says
Perfect recipe as I am also fanatical about waste, there's just no excuse. Especially with a dish like this in which to put all those leftovers into!
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says
it looks mouthwateringly good! Love bubble and squeak – and with the lamb – I should think it was even better than the first day's roast lamb!
Mary x
Kentish Keg-Meg says
Love lamb and bubble and squeak so a recipe with both is great.
Lauren says
I love leftover recipes for cooked meats that aren't just putting in in a salad or on a sandwich. I'll have to try this the next time we have lamb!
Amy says
Thanks,I am happy with your reply…Have a nice weekend!!
Neesie Natters says
We used to have Bubble and Squeak often when I was a child. The name used to make me giggle, so I was a fan from the start even before tasting.
It's the perfect way to use up all the left over's from a roast dinner….if you have any left over that is.
I'd forgotten about this idea so thanks for bringing back wonderful foodie memories Karen 😀
Neesie Natters says
We used to have Bubble and Squeak often when I was a child. The name used to make me giggle, so I was a fan from the start even before tasting.
It's the perfect way to use up all the left over's from a roast dinner….if you have any left over that is.
I'd forgotten about this idea so thanks for bringing back wonderful foodie memories Karen 😀
Janice says
ooh nothing nicer than a leftover meal, can sometimes be better than the original!