What to drink beer with: suitable snacks + a selection of recipes

The classic Soviet pairing of beer and taranka is a timeless combination. But experts in food pairing (the art of competently combining products) are skeptical: dried fish does not improve the taste of the drink at all, but simply interrupts it.

In fact, it is recommended to choose your own type of snacks for each type of foamy beer. Shake has collected them in this article.

The main rules of beer food-pairing

1. It is optimal to choose not snacks for beer, but beer for snacks.

2. Combining foamy alcohol and food should be based on one of 3 principles: similarity of flavors, contrast or similarity of textures.

3. Light beer is best served with light dishes, malt beer - with sweet dishes, and hop and bitter beer - with spicy dishes.

4. Beer is good for "cleansing the receptors" after fatty and spicy dishes.

Snack options for different types of beer

1. Ale

   Beef jerky and roast, chicken, horse, venison, pork, chicken pate, baked ribs and wings, smoked sausages, aged cheddar, grilled vegetables.

2. IPA

   Creme brulee, baked red fish, ice cream, cheesecake, spicy dishes, chocolate cake.

3. Porter

   Chocolate and coffee desserts, beef steak, soft cream cheeses, smoked meats.

4. Stout

   Shellfish, hot pork and beef dishes, charcoal and grilled meat, fatty cream cheese, oysters.

5. Milk stout

   Chocolate, cheese with mold, caramel ice cream, aged gouda cheese.

6. Light lager

   Dried and baked fish, Asian cuisine.

7. Dark lager

   Pasta, lamb/chicken kebab.

8. Wheat beer

   Pork barbecue, vegetable and seafood salads, soft goat cheese.

9. Pilsner

   Fatty fish and meat, sweet sauces.

10. Universal for all varieties

    Salted pistachios, cashews, sour cream, mashed potatoes with sauce.

And finally, a few simple, versatile recipes for a beer feast.

Crispy bacon

You can microwave bacon on a wire rack or in a plate covered with a paper napkin on the bottom and top. It is not recommended to open the door during cooking, the readiness of the dish will be indicated by the hissing and crackling ceasing.

Method of preparation

1. We take bacon in any quantity.

2. Cut the meat into thin strips.

3. Bake one slice at a time for about 1 minute.

Garlic bread

One of the homemade versions of classic spicy crackers, tastier and more natural than those sold in stores.

Ingredients

1. Loaf - ½ pc.

2. Garlic - to taste

3. Vegetable oil - 2-3 drops

4. Salt - a pinch

5. Ground black pepper - to taste

6. Parsley - to taste

Method of preparation

1. Chop garlic, grind with salt, add oil, pepper, finely chopped parsley.

2. Cut the loaf into thick slices (1 cm), spread with the garlic mixture, wrap in foil, and put in a preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Ceviche

A Latin American dish that is ideal for wheat beer. A recipe for real men. You can use any fish, but it is better to take trout, pike perch or cod.

Ingredients

1. Fish - any amount

2. Lime - 1 pc.

3. Red onion, hot pepper, salt, garlic - to taste

The method of preparation

1. Finely chop the raw fish.

2. Put the slices in a large bowl, pour over freshly squeezed lime juice.

3. Add salt, spices, sliced onion, garlic if desired.

4. Let the mass marinate for 15 minutes.

Spicy baked wings

Juicy and tasty hot appetizer that takes a little over 1 hour to prepare. Instead of baking in the oven, the wings can be fried in a pan in hot vegetable oil or grilled.

Ingredients

1. Chicken wings - any quantity

2. Flour - for rolling

3. Vegetable oil - for greasing

4. Salt, spices, hot sauce - to taste

Method of preparation

1. Cut the raw wings into 3 pieces, put them in a deep dish, season with salt, pepper, sauce, and roll well in flour.

2. Grease a baking sheet with vegetable oil, put the chicken on it, put it in a preheated oven for half an hour.

3. Turn the wings over, bake for another half hour.

4. Pour the hot sauce over the dish, keep in the oven for 5-10 minutes.

Cheese salad

Ingredients

1. Cheese - 100 g

2. Garlic - 1 head

3. Egg - 1 pc.

4. Mayonnaise - 2-3 tbsp.

5. Tomatoes, herbs - optional

The method of preparation

1. Finely grate cheese, squeeze garlic into it.

2. Boil the egg hard-boiled, cut into cubes, add to the cheese and garlic mixture.

3. Dress the salad with mayonnaise.

Onion rings

A budget appetizer. Optimal for darker varieties of foamy.

Ingredients

1. Onion - 1 head

2. Flour - 1-2 tbsp.

3. Egg - 1 pc.

4. Pepper, cumin, salt - to taste

5. Vegetable oil - for frying

The method of preparation

1. Cut the onion into large rings.

2. Mix the batter with flour, salt and spices.

3. Fry the rings in oil, in a frying pan or in a deep fryer.

Chicken satay

The oriental dish with spicy sauce is perfectly complemented by brown ale.

Ingredients

1. Chicken breasts - 4 pcs.

2. Peanut oil - 3 tbsp.

3. Soy sauce - 4 tbsp.

4. Lemon/lime juice - ½ cup

5. Sugar - 1 tbsp.

6. Ginger, garlic, turmeric, coriander, chili pepper - to taste

The method of preparation

1. Cut the breast into strips.

2. Mix the remaining ingredients into a thick sauce and pour it over the meat.

3. Soak the chicken for half an hour to half a day, bake on the grill, skewers or in the oven.

Shrimps in wine

Ingredients

1. Shrimp - any amount

2. Garlic - 5 cloves

3. Olive oil - for frying

4. Lemon juice - 2 tbsp.

5. Wine - to taste

6. Parsley - to taste

Method of preparation

1. Chop the garlic, fry in olive oil.

2. Peel the shrimps, throw them into the garlic mixture.

3. Add lemon juice, wine and chopped parsley.

4. Keep on low heat for 5-10 minutes.

Cheese sticks

It is better to choose neutral cheeses for light beer, and spicy and sweet cheeses for dark beer. The oil should completely cover the sticks during frying.

Ingredients

1. Hard cheese - ½ kg

2. Flour - 0.2 kg

3. Eggs - 3 pcs.

4. Milk/water - ½ cup

5. Breadcrumbs - 100 g

6. Sunflower oil - for frying

7. Salt, spices - to taste

The method of preparation

1. Beat eggs with milk, spices and salt.

2. Add flour to the mass and mix.

3. Cut the cheese into slices 1-2 cm wide and 8-10 cm long.

4. Dip each stick in the egg-milk mixture and roll in breadcrumbs.

5. Boil vegetable oil in a deep container, fry the sticks in it for 2-5 minutes.

6. Dry the sticks on a paper towel, eat hot.

Ribs with sauce

Ingredients

1. Pork/beef ribs - 1 kg

2. Vegetable oil - 4 tbsp. л.

3. Honey - 2 tbsp.

4. Tomato paste - 1 tbsp.

5. Orange juice - 2 tbsp.

6. Mustard - 1 tsp.

7. Garlic, pepper - to taste

Method of cooking

1. Mix all ingredients except meat.

2. Pour the marinade over the ribs, leave overnight.

3. Preheat the oven, bake the meat for about 1 hour, basting occasionally with the marinade.

Update: 22.06.2019

Category: Beer, Cider, Ale