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.
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.
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.
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.