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Thin Flummery

Cardigan, Ceredigion

Pouring a small quantity into a cast iron saucepan. Mrs Catrin Jones, Bala, Merioneth.

Bwdram was generally served for supper in some districts and it is known that bwdram a sgadan (bwdram and fresh herrings) was a popular combination, deemed a luxury in the coastal areas of Cardiganshire.

Brynhoffnant, Cardiganshire.

Flavoured with sugar, ginger and a little butter, this dish was given to the mother of a new-born baby owing to its medicinal qualities.

Cwm-bach, Carmarthenshire.

 

Cereal and Milk Dishes

The Recipe

You will need

  • one large cupful sucan meal (or oatmeal)
  • one quart tepid water

Method

  1. Steep the meal in the water overnight. 
  2. Strain through a very fine sieve and add a little water if the mixture is too thick. 
  3. Boil, stirring continuously, for about five minutes. 
  4. Pour over pieces of bread in a bowl.

Rhydlewis, Cardiganshire.

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