Hairst Bree

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Hairst bree is a traditional hotch-potch, a one-pot meal. Although there are variations, it's usually made with a combination of neck of lamb or mutton, fresh seasonal vegetables such as peas, broad beans, cabbage, spring onions, lettuce, carrots, bay leaves, and fresh herbs such as chives, mint, and parsley. The ingredients are cooked together until just tender enough. The meat is chopped and added into the soup. Before serving, hairst bree is garnished with fresh herbs on top. In the past, it was served to farmers and laborers who brought in the harvest. Nowadays, it's recommended to serve it with a few slices of fresh bread on the side.