Alright, so I saw this thing online about “bad British food” and, like, I had to try it. I mean, is it really that bad? I decided to dive in and see for myself.
The Experiment Begins
First, I googled some typical “bad” British dishes. You know, the ones that always pop up in those “worst food” lists. I ended up with a few contenders:
- Jellied Eels
- Stargazy Pie
- Spotted Dick
- Haggis
Then I decided on which ones were easy to prepare, I chose Jellied Eels and Stargazy Pie. I don’t want to get food poisoning, so to be safe, I skipped Spotted Dick and Haggis.
I headed to the grocery store. I mean, where else would I find eel? Luckily, the store near my home has a great seafood section.
The Cooking (or Not Cooking)
Okay, the jellied eels… I bought a ready-to-eat one. It’s literally just boiled eel in a spiced, gelatinous broth. I’m not gonna lie, just looked at it, already felt a little queasy. The texture… oh god, the texture. It’s like cold, fishy jelly. It’s not that it tasted awful, it’s just… weird. And bland. Very, very bland.
I think I will give it 3/10.
Next up, the Stargazy Pie. This one I actually had to bake. I found a recipe online – it’s basically a fish pie (usually sardines or pilchards) with the fish heads poking out of the crust, looking up at the sky.
The baking process itself was kind of fun, I followed some instructions online and it turned out okay. But those fish heads… staring at me… while I was eating. It’s a bit unsettling, to say the least. But honestly, tasted pretty good, with all the rich fish and creamy fillings.
I will give it 6/10 for this one.
The Verdict
So, is British food bad? Well, the jellied eels were definitely not my cup of tea. The Stargazy Pie was… interesting. I guess it’s all a matter of taste, and maybe I just need to try more dishes to get a better feel for it. But for now, I’m not totally convinced by the “bad” label. Some of it’s just… different. And definitely an experience!
