Mpache 672 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Inspired by @...Dan's comment in the Lewandowski vs Kane thread. (and before anyone says, I know Arepas are Colombian but most of us South Americans identify it with Venezuela). Arepas: Fish and Chips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,365 Posted March 28, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted March 28, 2021 I had to Google that. even the wife did not know what it was and when I showed her she said it looks like a vegetable pancake, Nah, give me good old fish and chips any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpache 672 Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 Just now, CaaC (John) said: I had to Google that. even the wife did not know what it was and when I showed her she said it looks like a vegetable pancake, Nah, give me good old fish and chips any day. If you had even a few Venezuelans move into the UK during this whole crisis, you'd know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUFC 1,510 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, CaaC (John) said: I had to Google that. even the wife did not know what it was and when I showed her she said it looks like a vegetable pancake, Nah, give me good old fish and chips any day. Fish and chips on paper back in the day was immense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,330 Posted March 28, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted March 28, 2021 Fish and chips, hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,365 Posted March 28, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted March 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, MUFC said: Fish and chips on paper back in the day was immense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnivore Chris 2,606 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Fish and chips easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnivore Chris 2,606 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 45 minutes ago, CaaC (John) said: I always remember the one near school and it was just £1 for a lunch time special. A sausage, chips and the nicest gravy I've ever had. Those were the days! It's about £4 for that nowadays at other chippies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,412 Posted March 28, 2021 Administrator Share Posted March 28, 2021 Fish and chips by a country mile. And then a million more miles. That Arepas looks so stodgy. Doesn't look appetising at all. Fish and chips on a Friday night, salt and vinegar on the chips, bit of mayo or curry sauce on the side. Can't go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey 3,767 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Arepas look like familiar. I think that's that's my first ever attempt to make a Yorkshire pudding came out like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,412 Posted March 28, 2021 Administrator Share Posted March 28, 2021 What fish do people choose for their fish and chips order? Haddock for me. There's a time and a plaice for cod and that's only if haddock isn't available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,365 Posted March 28, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted March 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Stan said: What fish do people to for with their fish and chips order? Cod by a mile. The best chip shop I can remember was when I worked down in Southend-on-Sea and the chippie outside work was run by a Pakistan guy and he did the most beautiful Cod in batter, nip up there at lunchtime and order some. Nothing like a fish supper from the local chippie on a Friday night coming home from the pub or British Legion, in Australia it was potato cakes and flake (small shark) both done in batter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,212 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Fish and chips is such a pointless meal that sums up the complete lack of flavour in British cooking, and I’m still going with it over whatever that picture is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,365 Posted March 28, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted March 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Danny said: Fish and chips is such a pointless meal that sums up the complete lack of flavour in British cooking, and I’m still going with it over whatever that picture is Way of life across here buddy. "Fish and chips gained popularity when the meal helped feed the masses during the First World War. And since fish and potatoes were two of only a few foods not rationed in WW II, the traditional dish maintained its status." https://www.thespruceeats.com/facts-about-traditional-fish-and-chips-in-britain-435157 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpache 672 Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, Danny said: Fish and chips is such a pointless meal that sums up the complete lack of flavour in British cooking, and I’m still going with it over whatever that picture is Your ignorance astounds me. I get not knowing Arepas but your wording here is shit. Anyways, I'm guilty in admitting not having tried Arepas despite being offered by Venezuelans countless times. Fish and Chips is tough to beat though in any scenario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpache 672 Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 59 minutes ago, Stan said: Fish and chips by a country mile. And then a million more miles. That Arepas looks so stodgy. Doesn't look appetising at all. Fish and chips on a Friday night, salt and vinegar on the chips, bit of mayo or curry sauce on the side. Can't go wrong. Ah here is where I disagree. I actually think Arepas look tasty. As I said above, I highly doubt it'd be above Fish and Chips because that's hard enough to beat already, but I genuinely do think it looks something I'd like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,212 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Just now, Mpache said: Your ignorance astounds me. I get not knowing Arepas but your wording here is shit. Anyways, I'm guilty in admitting not having tried Arepas despite being offered by Venezuelans countless times. Fish and Chips is tough to beat though in any scenario. Did “whatever that picture is” offend you? Cos other than it being called Arepas I have no idea what is in that picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpache 672 Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 Just now, Danny said: Did “whatever that picture is” offend you? Cos other than it being called Arepas I have no idea what is in that picture Didn't offend me at all, just came across as ignorant wording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,212 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Mpache said: Didn't offend me at all, just came across as ignorant wording. Ignorant wording or not it looks like someone found it in the back of a fridge squished underneath something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,412 Posted March 28, 2021 Administrator Share Posted March 28, 2021 @Mpache it doesn't look very appetising at all tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,330 Posted March 28, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted March 28, 2021 I think it looks alright, but considering that it's pretty much just corn dough, I'd expect it to be monotone & bland as fuck... so a very unfair comparison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,365 Posted March 28, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted March 28, 2021 3 hours ago, CaaC (John) said: I had to Google that. even the wife did not know what it was and when I showed her she said it looks like a vegetable pancake, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,107 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 that picture of arepas looks like doughy shit that someone dropped into not hot enough oil, so I'd pick fish and chips even though @CaaC (John) posted probably the worst picture of fish and chips I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,365 Posted March 28, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted March 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, Spike said: so I'd pick fish and chips even though @CaaC (John) posted probably the worst picture of fish and chips I've ever seen. I agree but that was just to answer MUFC's comments about the old days when they were wrapped in newspaper, not allowed to do that nowadays. Still remember the good old days in Aussie land coming back from a footie match and nipping in the chip shop for flake and potato cakes, the wife makes lovely potato cakes but up here in Scotland you can't get flake, apparently, they are only available around Cornwell way, I love rock eel but you can't get that up here either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,107 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 1 minute ago, CaaC (John) said: I agree but that was just to answer MUFC's comments about the old days when they were wrapped in newspaper, not allowed to do that nowadays. Still remember the good old days in Aussie land coming back from a footie match and nipping in the chip shop for flake and potato cakes, the wife makes lovely potato cakes but up here in Scotland you can't get flake, apparently, they are only available around Cornwell way, I love rock eel but you can't get that up here either. i think newspaper was a bit before my time but they did use that paper which essentially was newspaper, just without the whole printed ink issue, it was greyish and maybe a bit thicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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