On 2/17/2011 2:11 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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> "Jen P." > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 16/02/2011 23:27, john reeves wrote:
>>> We know that there are milder vinegars than malt vinegar, but when
>>> adding
>>> malt vinegar to a salad; apart from diluting it with water, what
>>> might be
>>> added in to take the 'acidy' edge off the taste?
>>
>> Steve's idea is good or, if you've already made up a bunch, you could
>> add a tiny bit of sugar. Just a pinch at a time until you get the
>> taste right.
>
> Interesting! Malt vinegar is used widely here, but I have never used it
> with salad. I usually use a wine vinegar.


I thought malt vinegar was for fish and chips. When I had kids at home,
I'd always put some on my French fries so the little monsters wouldn't
steal them from my plate.

BTW, there is no amount of tasty malt vinegar that will make mushy peas
taste good. JMHO <g>

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Janet Wilder
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