Crispy Seaweed (Chinese Takeaway Style)

Finely shredded spring greens or kale fried for twenty seconds and tossed in sugar and salt, exactly like the crispy seaweed served in British Chinese restaurants. Light, shattering and about 60p a bowl.

Crispy Sliced Potatoes (Sautéed Potatoes)

Deep golden, genuinely crunchy sliced potatoes with soft fluffy centres, made by par-boiling, steam-drying and frying in a single layer. The side that goes with almost everything.

The Best Cheesy Mash

Smooth, glossy, properly cheesy mashed potato made with Maris Pipers, warm milk and butter and plenty of mature cheddar. The base for every Mashed Up dish on the blog.