The pea has taken some heat lately, especially following the New York Times's controversial suggestion to add the vegetable to guacamole, but this mushy peas dish might be more appetizing. Available from fish and chips restaurant L'Alba D'Oro in Edinburgh, the mushy pea fritters are essentially deep fried balls of mashed green peas.
Mushy peas are a well-known side dish in the UK that hasn't really made it over stateside. Instead of coming in a lump, this shop serves the veggie in a way that patrons might feel looks more appetizing.
This follows on the heels of many food bloggers who are taking a variety of unusual foods to the deep fryer, from pasta to bacon and unusually stuffed donuts.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Deep Fried Foods
- There is potential to disrupt traditional recipes by adapting them for deep frying.
- Alternative Vegetable Preparations
- By experimenting with new ways to prepare common vegetables, restaurants can make them more appealing to consumers.
- Unconventional Food Pairings
- There is potential for restaurants to develop new flavor combinations that may seem unusual at first, but that ultimately prove to be popular.
Where This Applies
- Restaurant
- Restaurants can experiment with new deep frying techniques to make their dishes more innovative and appealing.
- Food Service
- Food service providers can find opportunities by developing new ways to serve and present traditional dishes such as mushy peas.
- Food Blogging
- Food bloggers can continue to explore new ways of preparing and presenting common foods to keep their audience engaged.
