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Why you should eat fries with mayo
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I grabbed the bottle and emptied a large mound next to my pile of fries. The ketchup remained on the sidelines, admired from afar, but ultimately unnecessary. There was no need to explain my deep gratitude to the waiter, for his gesture already implied the obvious: Mayo is simply a better condiment for fries than ketchup is.
You might notice the unusual spelling of my last name, Bolois. And while it is pronounced Bowl-wah, don’t think I’m campaigning for mayo to make an appeal to my European ancestors, who prefer their frites with the stuff. This is more than pride in my heritage; it’s a rallying cry for good taste.
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The cult of Heinz ketchup has clouded our vision for what we should really want with salty, fried potatoes—something fatty, creamy, and slightly tangy. Where mayo amplifies the crunchy, greasy nature of fries, preserving their best qualities, ketchup aggressively drowns them in a sugary tomato bukake broth, humiliating their decency.
“Mayo and crispy fries is one of the greatest pairings in the culinary world. Like foie gras and Sauternes, or beer and pizza," says Matt Hyland, chef of cult favorites Emily and Emmy Squared in Brooklyn. “It doesn’t make sense to cover potatoes or anything in a sweet candy paste...it is not a great way to experience the food."
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http://firstwefeast.com/features/may...es-is-the-best
I am seeing this trend rising and I am disgusted
Would you do this? Have you eaten fries with mayo?
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