It's possible, however, that you're missing out on the number one alternative accompaniment for fries, which is malt vinegar. Malt vinegar is fermented from barley, which is also used in brewing beer.
We wanted to try this experiment in healthy volunteers, and so tested apple cider vinegar against malt vinegar – both of which contained similar amounts of acetic acid (5% acetic acid).
1. For the purée, boil the peas until they break right down. Add a splash of malt vinegar, salt and a large knob of butter and then blend to a smooth purée. 2. For the chips, cut the celeriac ...