Food With Kick
Never mind the lager louts—fans of the world’s most popular sport are foodies, too. Brad Long, executive chef at the Air Canada Centre and BMO Field, Toronto’s new soccer stadium, knew his menu would have to span the globe to impress footie fans. Still, in a city of hot dog–snarfing hockey addicts, some of the dishes need a little explaining. By Liz Allemang
Image credit: Margaret Mulligan
Scotch Egg
The dish: A hard-boiled egg is enveloped in beef sausage meat, breaded in panko and fried. Served with Branston pickle, a rutabaga-and-cauliflower-based chutney. $4.50.
The back story: Some fans insist scotch eggs are laid by wild haggis, but it’s more likely the classic Scottish-English snack is merely an adaptation of India’s kofta.
The verdict: Though Long’s take is faithful to the original, it’s hard to believe that anybody eats these exceptionally fatty, eggy orbs and their pucker-inducing pickle. Definitely an acquired taste.
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