ReceptnaptárPloughman's lunch (cold British platter with cheese and pâté)
The Ploughman's lunch is the classic cold British pub platter: mature cheese, ham or pâté, bread, pickle and a few fresh or pickled extras, which everyone assembles to their own taste. It's less a recipe, more a well-put-together, easy meal.
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Method
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- Arrange the cheese and the ham or pâté at the edge of each plate.
- Place the bread slices alongside.
- Put the pickle or piccalilli into a small bowl.
- Arrange the pickled cucumber, apple slices and radish or lettuce.
- Serve at once, cold, so everyone can put their bites together to taste.
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Tips
- Choose a mature, characterful cheese, as that's the most important flavour on the plate.
- The sharpness of the pickle or piccalilli offsets the richness of the cheese and meat, so don't skip it.
- Serve fresh, crusty bread alongside, as that's what ties the plate together.
- Arrange each ingredient separately on the plate, so everyone can choose to taste.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a set recipe?
No, a Ploughman's lunch is more an assembly than a recipe; the cheese, bread and pickle are the constant elements, the rest varies by taste.
What can it be extended with?
A fruity chutney, olives, or a little fresh salad, to make the plate more complete.
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