Delicious Welsh recipes for St David s Day 2021
From bara brith to Glamorgan sausage, celebrate the patron saint of Wales by making some of the nation s most beloved dishes
Welsh cake, anyone?
Credit: Haarala Hamilton and Valerie Berry
Don your daffodil; today is St David s Day, and although celebrations may be muted this year, there are still plenty of ways to get into the patriotic spirit - including a virtual St David s Day run, a digital festival via wales.com, and, of course, enjoying some traditional Welsh grub.
Perhaps the most famous treat to be enjoyed on St David s Day is the traditional Welsh cake. A cross between a scone and a pancake, these little griddled cakes are best enjoyed with a slick of melting butter – or, if you re more inclined to a savoury snack, served with a slice of Caerphilly cheese.
The flavour of the olives infuses the tomato sauce during the low and slow cook, and yet this dish still feels light enough to serve with some simple greens or grains in summer, or in front of a fire with fresh, thick-cut fettuccine and a glass of red in winter.
Roasted fig, mozzarella and pancetta skewers recipe
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Prep time: 20 minutes |
2 bay leaves
175g ciabatta
METHOD
Place the rosemary and bay in a pestle and mortar with a good pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, and crush them to a rough pulp. Slowly add four tablespoons of olive oil and keep crushing and muddling together. Leave to one side.
Lay six skewers out in front of you (if using wooden or bamboo be sure to soak in water first for 30 minutes to stop them burning). Then get all the components ready.
Cut the ciabatta into 3-4cm cubes. Cut the figs into quarters. Thread the fig wedges, halved mozzarella balls and bread cubes on to the skewers, distributing them evenly. Wrap the pancetta around the skewers, focusing on protecting the mozzarella so that it doesnât ooze everywhere. Lay them on a baking sheet and rub over the herb oil, leaving behind any large pieces of bay.