... and to drink

Melissa Cole suggests cool partners to pour

The flavours in Mandy’s dishes, inspired by those at her restaurant, Sambal Shiok, are as punchy as a riled-up pugilist. These

pairings ought to do them justice. GUINNESS FOREIGN EXTRA STOUT,

7.5 per cent, £1.80 for 330ml, Sainbury’s —

Bring this dark beer out of the fridge for about 30 minutes before drinking it with the fried chicken. It will offset the nutty, spicy elements and lend a bit of bitterness.

CROSSIP FRESH CITRUS,

£22 for 500ml, crossipdrinks.com

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A non-alcoholic option. All you need is 25ml mixed with ginger ale to make a truly bright and delicious citrusy pairing to lift the fried vermicelli.

DRYGATE GINGERAFFE, 4 per cent, £1.95 for 330ml, drygate.com

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This boozy ginger beer is simply divine, and also supports the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. Lemon notes, along with the booming ginger, will make the burgers’ complex flavours sing.