Great Britain is home to some unique dishes and foodstuffs that may seem unusual to people from other countries. This article explores six strange and wacky foods that are enjoyed by the British.

1. Scotch Eggs
A scotch egg involves a peeled hard boiled egg which
has been wrapped in sausage meat, coated in
breadcrumbs and then fried or baked until crispy. It is a
popular snack or picnic item which can be purchased
from many supermarkets. mayonnaise or another
sauce or flavouring.
Welsh Rarebit (or Welsh rabbit)
No this dish does not involve eating a bunny rabbit! This
popular and tasty snack features melted cheese on a
piece of toasted bread which is sometimes covered in a
sauce. There are many variants of the dish, it can be
topped with different types of cheeses, and it can also be
topped with an egg.
Winkles
Winkles, also known as periwinkles, are a form of
small sea snail. They are commonly consumed in
seaside towns and cities in England. A popular
way to prepare snails is to soak them in water for
12 hours and then boil them.
Spotted Dick
A spotted dick is a type of pudding which is
particularly popular in England. It contains dried fruit,
and it is typically served with cream, custard or ice
cream. The dish originates from Alexis Soyer's 'The
Modern Housewife' from 1849.
Black Pudding
Black pudding, also known as blood pudding or blood
sausage, is a foodstuff which is made by cooking animal
blood with a filler until it thickens. The thickened blood is
then made into a sausage shape which can be sliced and
enjoyed warm or cold.
Jellied Eels
Jellied eels have been consumed in England for
hundreds of years, although they are now more of a
novelty rather than a common snack. They originate
from London when the River Thames was so filthy that
the only fish that could survive was the eel. The poor
communities would capture the ells and smoke them,
then combine them with vinegar to keep them
preserved.