Asians don't know the joy of sauce. I say this, because it is extremely difficult to get more than a piddly amount of any to go with your meal. I'm speaking in particular of ketchup, salad dressing, and syrup, although it could really apply to any sauce. They're just really stingy about it.
For example, if you buy a large fry at McDonald's, you will most likely get one packet of ketchup. Asking for another one will raise eyebrows. Asking for a third may require a written request. At Brewerkz, the kids share three plate size pancakes. They give us one shot glass full of syrup. I tried to ask the server to bring us the whole bottle because we were eating there with friends, but she didn't seem to understand the desire for more.
What's with the rationing? Is there some sort of sauce shortage in Asia? Or do they just not realize how much better things can taste slathered in it? Note to visitors: bring your own.
Winding Down
12 years ago
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But did she bring you the bottle?
Nope. Just kept bringing shot glasses of syrup.
Does the same apply to hitting the sauce (booze)?
Have you ever noticed how the obesity epidemic hasn't really hit most Asian countries yet, and that as soon as American's move into an area, incidences of obesity, diabetes and dental cavies dramatically increase. Maybe we should take up the Asian portion size instead of vice versa.....
Vicki
Yeah but it's sauce - how many calories does ketchup add? They actually can pack away a ton at McDonald's. They buy more because they think they won't get full on just a sandwich - they're used to having several dishes.
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