I love Southern fried chicken, and I’m pretty fond of waffles (savoury with bacon and maple syrup, or sweet) but I cannot imagine the combination as working at all.

They’re both a little dry on the outside and soft on the inside. It feels like they really don’t complement or contrast with each other. I’m sure I’d eat it if I had so alternative, but I can imagine how it is a classic American paring. I’d much rather have fries, slaw, or potato salad which all seem to offer a creamy or crunchy contrast.

Am I missing something? People who like it, what’s good about it? Is the secret lots of maple syrup? Are the waffles different that usual? Is it not actually that popular? I’m a decadent European, so I can’t just go somewhere and try them myself.

      • TheRedSpade@lemmy.world
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        2 days ago

        I don’t like most hot sauce because of the vinegar (though I made my own with lime juice, and it was excellent). Salad dressing doesn’t make sense without salad, which has a tendency to be made solely of things I won’t eat. Mustard and pickles are two of the most disgusting human creations.

        • ℕ𝕖𝕞𝕠@slrpnk.net
          4·
          2 days ago

          I don’t want to say you’re wrong about your own tastes, but, uh… You should definitely be eating some of the things salad is made out of.

          • TheRedSpade@lemmy.world
            2·
            2 days ago

            My gag reflex won’t allow it. I can season and cook them until their original taste and texture are gone, but most raw vegetables are a no go.