ok, I suppose I was thinking more along the lines of what food is traditional to Manchester in the same way the most traditional food that London has to offer
"Eel Pie and Mash Houses" which have been around since the 18th century - the first ones opening in pre-Dickensian and Victorian London.
Perhaps the most famous London dish is the Cockney speciality, jellied eels, caught locally and further out in the Thames Estuary. Made by boiling the eels with plenty of herbs and allowing small pieces to cool and form their own jelly (or by adding a helping portion of using gelatine). The taste is similar to that of pickled herring, but the softer texture can put people off.
The other great working class tradition is pie and mash. Historically, the pies were made from scraps of beef and vegetables, leftovers or from the local markets, under a pastry crust. The mashed potatoes were liberally covered in parsley gravy or "liquor". There has been a great revival in these dishes and quite a number of Pie ‘n’ Mash restaurants can now be found across London.
I there an equivalent staple food from Manchester ?
