OF ALL THE sauces near and dear to Irish people’s hearts, there’s only one that evokes real, true passion.
That sauce is Ballymaloe Relish.
1. It renders those old Irish sayings nonsensical
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“Is maith an t-anlann an t-ocras” is just factually incorrect.
2. And has a firm hold on emigrants
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3. No really
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He’s not wrong.
4. It’s genuinely disappointing when there’s none in the fridge
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Who wants a 3 toastie? Nobody. 10 toasties only.
5. It’s even been made into a pizza sauce
Haters will say it’s wrong.
6. And infiltrated the vernacular
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Yes it would. The relish is so darn versatile! If they don’t get it, it’s their loss.
7. It’s kept people up at night
8. And is at its best when it’s united with another great from the Irish food canon
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Breakfast rolls…
9.
…And delicious potato waffles. C’mere to me.
10. Food is essentially just a container for relish
11. And ultimately, we feel all Beyoncé about it
Probably not as hip as hot sauce, but it’s how we roll.
