Cuisine

Irish cuisine often reflects traditional Irish life. Vegetables are practically the mainstay of Irish food, but meat and fish are also important. The day starts with the traditional breakfast, which included egg, rashers, sausages, black pudding, potatoes and, especially in Ulster, farl or soda bread. It is easy to spot from this that the Irish food variety is large. For main meals, meat and vegetables form a central part of Irish food. Popular meals include the Irish stew, Colcannon and Boxty. Being an island, fish is also important, and a particular favourite is smoked salmon. Desserts are usually similar to English puddings.
With Ireland's modernisation, new foods are being introduced into Ireland from around the world, especially American, French, Italian, Chinese, and Indian foods. In Dublin in particular, there is a huge variety of cuisine available.