Half chips, half rice?

[BlueMoonAcrossThePond]

‘half n half’ very popular in Indian restaurants in Cardiff 50 years ago. Took me by surprise then, still does!

Nice!

In the States we don't have this - at least where I live (near Seattle in Washington State). We have mostly Americanized curry - invariably with rice. If potatoes are added - it's just as potatoes (e.g., Vindaloo) - and never as chips.

 

[roypaulknewmyfather]

Nice!

In the States we don't have this - at least where I live (near Seattle in Washington State). We have mostly Americanized curry - invariably with rice. If potatoes are added - it's just as potatoes (e.g., Vindaloo) - and never as chips.

Interesting info cheers

 

[-dabz-]

Nice!

In the States we don't have this - at least where I live (near Seattle in Washington State). We have mostly Americanized curry - invariably with rice. If potatoes are added - it's just as potatoes (e.g., Vindaloo) - and never as chips.

If you want to try what we are on about, Chinese chippy curry sauce, Mayflower brand is pretty much identical.
I'm sure you can probably get it off Amazon...It's cheap as chips! (pardon the pun)

Mayflower Chinese Style Medium Curry Sauce Mix 255g

Buy Mayflower Chinese Style Medium Curry Sauce Mix 255g online at Iceland. Free next day delivery on orders over £40.

www.iceland.co.uk

Or one of the more affluent mooners could send you some.

 

[Jack Hackett]

Confused Yank here from across the pond.

Are you saying that some of you eat Indian curry with chips (what we yanks call, "French Fries?").

They eat a curry with half a portion of rice and half a portion of chips (aka French fries)

 

[Blue Mist]

Its also used to describe someone who bats for both sides.

Why would anyone do that ? If the other side can't put 11 out that's their tough shit.

 

[MCFC_ Phil]

I tried half n half last night with a beef satay.
I had been partaking of the cider beforehand and all I can remember is that the satay was crap.

I've a mixed meat special with Satay waiting for me when I've finished supping later. Hope it's better.

 

[idahoblues]

They eat a curry with half a portion of rice and half a portion of chips (aka French fries)

Bunch of wrong uns!

 

[Jack Hackett]

Bunch of wrong uns!

Precisely

 

[The Light Was Yellow Sir]

Watching Question of Sport last night and the question of a curry came up - Paddy McGuinness said he always had it with half chips, half rice. What kind of abomination is that? Is it a northern thing or is McGuinness just weird?

It’s half rice half chips, you fucking heathen.…
Also, you ask this question despite living in an area that looks at you as if you’re a mass murderer when you ask for gravy…………

 

[idahoblues]

Precisely

I remember being back on the windy rock a few years ago and my old bud ordered chips with his Thai dinner. A bunch of fat pale processed potato pieces showed up and he thought he was in Hog heaven. Too funny! Jokers!

 

[Jack Hackett]

It’s half rice half chips, you fucking heathen.…
Also, you ask this question despite living in an area that looks at you as if you’re a mass murderer when you ask for gravy…………

Nothing wrong with gravy…in the right place…whereas curry sauce on chips is an abomination

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Watching Question of Sport last night and the question of a curry came up - Paddy McGuinness said he always had it with half chips, half rice. What kind of abomination is that? Is it a northern thing or is McGuinness just weird?

He's from Bolton so I think that concludes he is weird. I exclude Clive from the database of weird Boltonians.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

I have chips with Chinese every time.

I was in Valerie Patisserie on Deansgate a while back, before it closed down, naturally, and the guy on the next table had ordered afternoon tea - with a side order of chips.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

I bet southern softies don't eat scraps either.

 

[andyhinch]

Nothing wrong with gravy…in the right place…whereas curry sauce on chips is an abomination

Fish and chips with curry sauce is a thing of beauty!!!!

 

[urban genie]

Nothing wrong with gravy…in the right place…whereas curry sauce on chips is an abomination

You're a wrong un if you think that.

Chinese curry sauce on chips is nectar of the gods

 

[andyhinch]

You're a wrong un if you think that.

Chinese curry sauce on chips is nectar of the gods

Can’t believe the mods haven’t banned him for posts like that.

 

[LongsightM13]

Its also used to describe someone who bats for both sides.

That was how a mate chose to tell us that that his sister had come out as bisexual

 

[Blue Mist]

I bet southern softies don't eat scraps either.

You mean the bits of batter left over ?
They are the best bit. I go to a chippy in town for night matches, pie, chips and gravy oh can I have a load of scraps on top please.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

You mean the bits of batter left over ?
They are the best bit. I go to a chippy in town for night matches, pie, chips and gravy oh can I have a load of scraps on top please.

Yes, but i haven't eaten scraps for years and i won't be eating any soon because I'm turning into a fat bastard, and scraps wont help my cause musty.