Bubble and Squeak
35 min · 35 min active · makes ~955 g · Medium · British
Bubble and Squeak
Crispy potato and cabbage cakes, pan-fried until golden.
TOTAL TIME
35 min
ACTIVE TIME
35 min
QUANTITY
~955 g
DIFFICULTY
Medium
CUISINE
British
Who’s eating
A
Ingredients0/7
Tools0/7
Ingredients0/7 gathered · 4 servings
1piece
3tbsp
250g
500g
2tbsp
1tsp
freshly ground0.5tsp
| # | Product | Quantity | Notes | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1piece | — | — | ||
| 2 | 3tbsp | — | — | ||
| 3 | 250g | — | — | ||
| 4 | 500g | — | — | ||
| 5 | 2tbsp | — | — | ||
| 6 | 1tsp | — | — | ||
| 7 | 0.5tsp | freshly ground | — |
Tools7 items
Serveware1 item
Procedure21 steps
1 of 21
Add the onion to the chopping board
Onion · 1 piece
⏱ 30s
ResultOnion3 of 21
Add the vegetable oil to the frying pan
Vegetable oil · 3 tbsp
⏱ 30s
ResultVegetable oil4 of 21
Heat the vegetable oil
Look for
until shimmering
medium-high heat
⏱ 2 min
ResultHot oil5 of 21
Rinse the cooked cabbage
under cold running water
Cooked cabbage · 250 g
⏱ 30s
ResultRinsed cooked cabbage6 of 21
Add the rinsed cooked cabbage to the tea towel
⏱ 1 min
ResultCooked cabbage7 of 21
Squeeze the cooked cabbage
wrap firmly to remove as much moisture as possible
⏱ 1 min
ResultSqueezed cabbageused in step 108 of 21
Rinse the mashed potato
under cold running water
Mashed potato · 500 g
⏱ 30s
ResultRinsed mashed potato9 of 21
Add the rinsed mashed potato to the mixing bowl
⏱ 30s
ResultMashed potato10 of 21
Add the squeezed cabbage to the mashed potato
⏱ 30s
ResultBubble and squeak mixture11 of 21
Add the diced onion to the bubble and squeak mixture
⏱ 30s
ResultBubble and squeak mixture12 of 21
Add the plain flour to the bubble and squeak mixture
Plain flour · 2 tbsp
⏱ 30s
ResultFloury mixture13 of 21
Add salt to the floury mixture
Salt · 1 tsp
⏱ 30s
ResultSeasoned floury mixture14 of 21
Add black pepper to the seasoned floury mixture
Black pepper · 0.5 tsp
⏱ 30s
ResultSeasoned floury mixture15 of 21
Mix the seasoned floury mixture
Look for
until evenly incorporated
⏱ 1 min
ResultBubble and squeak mixture16 of 21
Shape the bubble and squeak mixture
divide into 8 equal portions and shape into round patties roughly 1.5 cm thick
⏱ 2 min
ResultShaped patties17 of 21
Add the shaped patties from the work surface to the hot oil
in a single layer, working in batches if necessary
⏱ 30s
ResultPatties in hot oil18 of 21
Pan-fry the patties in hot oil
Look for
4–5 minutes until deep golden and crisp on the underside
medium-high heat
⏱ 4 min
ResultPatties, first side cooked19 of 21
Flip the patties, first side cooked
turn each patty once
⏱ 1 min
ResultPatties, second side facing down20 of 21
Pan-fry the patties, second side facing down
Look for
4–5 minutes until deep golden on the second side and heated through
medium-high heat
⏱ 4 min
ResultCooked patties21 of 21
Transfer the cooked patties from the frying pan onto the serving plate
serve immediately
⏱ 1 min
ResultCooked pattiesTotal Time35 min
| # | Product | Tool | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 piece | Add the onion to the chopping board⏱ 30sResultOnion | |
| 2 | Onionstep 1 | Dice the onion⏱ 2 minResultDiced onionused in step 11 | |
| 3 | 3 tbsp | Add the vegetable oil to the frying pan⏱ 30sResultVegetable oil | |
| 4 | — | medium-high heat | Heat the vegetable oilLook foruntil shimmering⏱ 2 minResultHot oil |
| 5 | 250 g | — | Rinse the cooked cabbage → under cold running water⏱ 30sResultRinsed cooked cabbage |
| 6 | Rinsed cooked cabbagestep 5 | Add the rinsed cooked cabbage to the tea towel⏱ 1 minResultCooked cabbage | |
| 7 | Cooked cabbagestep 6 | Squeeze the cooked cabbage → wrap firmly to remove as much moisture as possible⏱ 1 minResultSqueezed cabbageused in step 10 | |
| 8 | 500 g | — | Rinse the mashed potato → under cold running water⏱ 30sResultRinsed mashed potato |
| 9 | Rinsed mashed potatostep 8 | Add the rinsed mashed potato to the mixing bowl⏱ 30sResultMashed potato | |
| 10 | Squeezed cabbagestep 7 | Add the squeezed cabbage to the mashed potato⏱ 30sResultBubble and squeak mixture | |
| 11 | Diced onionstep 2 | Add the diced onion to the bubble and squeak mixture⏱ 30sResultBubble and squeak mixture | |
| 12 | 2 tbsp | Add the plain flour to the bubble and squeak mixture⏱ 30sResultFloury mixture | |
| 13 | 1 tsp | Add salt to the floury mixture⏱ 30sResultSeasoned floury mixture | |
| 14 | 0.5 tsp | Add black pepper to the seasoned floury mixture⏱ 30sResultSeasoned floury mixture | |
| 15 | — | Mix the seasoned floury mixtureLook foruntil evenly incorporated⏱ 1 minResultBubble and squeak mixture | |
| 16 | Bubble and squeak mixturestep 15 | — | Shape the bubble and squeak mixture → divide into 8 equal portions and shape into round patties roughly 1.5 cm thick⏱ 2 minResultShaped patties |
| 17 | Shaped pattiesstep 16 | Add the shaped patties from the work surface to the hot oil → in a single layer, working in batches if necessary⏱ 30sResultPatties in hot oil | |
| 18 | — | medium-high heat | Pan-fry the patties in hot oilLook for4–5 minutes until deep golden and crisp on the underside⏱ 4 minResultPatties, first side cooked |
| 19 | — | Flip the patties, first side cooked → turn each patty once⏱ 1 minResultPatties, second side facing down | |
| 20 | — | medium-high heat | Pan-fry the patties, second side facing downLook for4–5 minutes until deep golden on the second side and heated through⏱ 4 minResultCooked patties |
| 21 | Cooked pattiesstep 20 | Transfer the cooked patties from the frying pan onto the serving plate → serve immediately⏱ 1 minResultCooked patties | |
| Total Time | 35 min | ||
Nutritionper serving
Estimated · pre-cooking · 100% ingredients covered
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| 228kcal | |
| 4g | |
| 11g | |
| 1g | |
| 31g | |
| 4g | |
| 4g | |
| 602mg |
Ingredients0/7
Tools0/7
british · Recipe
Bubble and Squeak
Crispy potato and cabbage cakes, pan-fried until golden.
Serves4
Total35 min
LevelMedium
Ingredients
- Onion1 piece
- Vegetable oil3 tbsp
- Cooked cabbage250 g
- Mashed potato500 g
- Plain flour2 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Black pepper, freshly ground0.5 tsp
Tools
Mixing bowlSpoonFrying panTea towelChef's knifeSpatulaChopping board
Method
1
Add the onion to the chopping board
30sChopping boardOnion · 1 piece
2
Dice the onion
Result · Diced onion · used in step 11
2 minChefs knifeOnion · step 1
3
Add the vegetable oil to the frying pan
30sFrying panVegetable oil · 3 tbsp
4
Heat the vegetable oilLook foruntil shimmering
medium-high heat2 minFrying pan
5
Rinse the cooked cabbage → under cold running water
30sCooked cabbage · 250 g
6
Add the rinsed cooked cabbage to the tea towel
1 minTea towelRinsed cooked cabbage · step 5
7
Squeeze the cooked cabbage → wrap firmly to remove as much moisture as possible
Result · Squeezed cabbage · used in step 10
1 minTea towelCooked cabbage · step 6
8
Rinse the mashed potato → under cold running water
30sMashed potato · 500 g
9
Add the rinsed mashed potato to the mixing bowl
30sMixing bowlRinsed mashed potato · step 8
10
Add the squeezed cabbage to the mashed potato
30sMixing bowlSqueezed cabbage · step 7
11
Add the diced onion to the bubble and squeak mixture
30sMixing bowlDiced onion · step 2
12
Add the plain flour to the bubble and squeak mixture
30sMixing bowlPlain flour · 2 tbsp
13
Add salt to the floury mixture
30sMixing bowlSalt · 1 tsp
14
Add black pepper to the seasoned floury mixture
30sMixing bowlBlack pepper · 0.5 tsp
15
Mix the seasoned floury mixtureLook foruntil evenly incorporated
1 minSpoon
16
Shape the bubble and squeak mixture → divide into 8 equal portions and shape into round patties roughly 1.5 cm thick
2 minBubble and squeak mixture · step 15
17
Add the shaped patties from the work surface to the hot oil → in a single layer, working in batches if necessary
30sFrying panShaped patties · step 16
18
Pan-fry the patties in hot oilLook for4–5 minutes until deep golden and crisp on the underside
medium-high heat4 minFrying pan
19
Flip the patties, first side cooked → turn each patty once
1 minSpatula
20
Pan-fry the patties, second side facing downLook for4–5 minutes until deep golden on the second side and heated through
medium-high heat4 minFrying pan
21
Transfer the cooked patties from the frying pan onto the serving plate → serve immediately
Result · Cooked patties
1 minSpatulaCooked patties · step 20
Printed 13 September 2026