“Bikinis, zucchinis, martinis, no weenies”
Snoop Dogg
The Japanese have long understood the complimentary role that the humble vegetable can perform in a drinking situation.
From soft and smooth to crunchy and refreshing, they provide a wealth of textures to pair with your drink, let alone a galaxy of flavours.
Choose creamy avocado or the bite of a salted radish, from the fibrous crunch of young asparagus to the satisfying pop of edamame, explore which healthy side dishes pair best with your own favourite martini.
- Foraged Mushroom Fries using Dryad’s Saddle or Pheasant’s Back
These large fungi are easy to identify and can be deliciously prepared. - Fusion Style Avocado Sashimi
An absolutely delicious and ridiculously moreish dish that feels both futuristic with its zing but deeply comforting with its soft guac-based flavours. - Addictive Cabbage (Japanese Drinking Salad)
An easy and delicious dish to accompany your drinks - Steam-fried Edamame
Satisfying and healthy – the perfect green counter-balance to a cold hard martini. - Pinzimonio
This is an Italian appetiser that goes very nicely with a martini. It’s essentially just fresh vegetables dipped in olive oil. - A Pickled Walnut Martini
Black pickled walnuts are a beautiful addition to a martini. - Crunchy Air Fryer Aubergine (Eggplant)
This is a really easy and very tasty way to prepare eggplant / aubergine using your air fryer. - A Martini with Wasabi Peas
A (non-scientific) experiment to deduce the quality of locally procured wasabi peas to accompany my martini. Pending academic peer review. - Edamame for your Martini
Edamame or soy beans served lightly boiled and salted in their pods are a traditional drinking snack from Japan and they go beautifully with a martini. They’re even healthy! - Asparagus skewers to accompany a martini
A delicious, crunchy and flavoursome luxury snack for your drinks. - Korean spinach – Sigeumchi-namul
A tasty and healthy vegetarian ‘banchan’ style accompaniment for your martini.
The Martini Socialist 