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To think beans are a staple ingredient of a fry up?

206 replies

JustStirItUna · 31/12/2014 10:03

DH thinks a traditional fry up should be served without beans. I think it's not a proper fry up without some kind of moisture.

Who's right?

OP posts:
ChippingInLovesChristmasLights · 31/12/2014 10:04

DH.

pumpkinsweetie · 31/12/2014 10:06

Imo beans make a fry-up, but my dh hates beans, he has tinned tomatoes with his.

ApocalypseThen · 31/12/2014 10:06

I can think of little more revolting than beans at breakfast.

Catswiththumbs · 31/12/2014 10:06

Tinned tomatoes are king here

HollyBdenum · 31/12/2014 10:06

DH. Beans are only a vital component in a veggie fry-up. If you have bacon, then beans are optional. Anyway, surely the egg yolk provides moisture?

HappyJustToBe · 31/12/2014 10:07

Beans are necessary.

LongDistanceLove · 31/12/2014 10:07

Yes to beans :) no to tinned tomatoes.

EatShitDerek · 31/12/2014 10:08

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HollyBdenum · 31/12/2014 10:09

Vital: bacon, eggs, fried/toasted bread of some sort depending on region, plus at least one item from the optional list.

Optional: mushrooms, tomatoes, sausages, beans, black pudding, other regional specialities.

Alisvolatpropiis · 31/12/2014 10:09

YANBU

schmalice · 31/12/2014 10:10

Yes to beans! Although in our house (DH only I hasten to add) you have to create a bacon barrier so that the beans don't touch the toast. He's an odd child.

Gruntfuttock · 31/12/2014 10:10

OP, how can there be "rules" about this? It's a matter of personal taste and choice only, not about what you consider to be right or wrong. I can't stand beans, so it would be pointless if I was served beans with my breakfast just because someone considered that they "should" be there. They wouldn't get eaten. What's the point of that?

NotCitrus · 31/12/2014 10:10

No beans nor tinned tomatoes, but at least one of fried tomatoes or mushrooms.

Only1scoop · 31/12/2014 10:11

Served in a ramekin on the side?

PitchWrapped · 31/12/2014 10:11

Yes beans no tomatoes

VirginiaTonic · 31/12/2014 10:14

I don't think baked beans would be included in a truly traditional English breakfast, however I prefer mine with beans. Have whatever you like.

iklboo · 31/12/2014 10:15

I prefer tinned tomatoes. Beans are too sweet at breakfast for me - even reduced sugar ones. My ideal fry up:

Bacon, sausage, black pudding, tinned tomatoes, mushrooms, fried bread. Big mug of strong tea.

(Makes shopping list).

iklboo · 31/12/2014 10:16

Or a potato cake instead of the fried bread.

DeliciousIrony · 31/12/2014 10:16

YANBU.

I love beans at any time of day.

PolkadotsAndMoonbeams · 31/12/2014 10:19

No, sorry. I'd have grilled tomatoes (admittedly I don't have a proper fry up because I don't eat egg).

ArgyMargy · 31/12/2014 10:20

No beans or hellish tomatoes. Mushrooms definitely. I really want a fry up now!!

SteveBrucesNose · 31/12/2014 10:20

Beans are essential, but cannot, I repeat, CANNOT be touching the egg.

Sausages are there as a barrier. No egg yolk or egg white can touch beans or else it is wrong.

R4roger · 31/12/2014 10:22

not beans.
beans are an unnecessary addition.
yabu
bacon egg and toms and toast here, and poss sausages.

formerbabe · 31/12/2014 10:22

I like beans but once they are heated I drain them through a colander as I hate the juice!

R4roger · 31/12/2014 10:22

in a caff i always substitute beans for toms.