Tuesday, April 17, 2012

French Fried Almonds 후렌치 후라이드 아몬드

후렌치 후라이드 아몬드 French Fried Almonds in handy and covered cans.


Happy Time! Here are the ordinary-looking almonds ( 아몬드).


The roasted almonds are generously covered with "french fries" (fried...?) flavored seasoning.


Product Name: French Fried Almonds 후렌치 후라이드 아몬드 by Murgerbon (머거본). This name is a good lesson in Konglish...후렌치 후라이드 아몬드 literally translates to French Fried Almond. However, if you read it the Korean way..it'll sound something like "hurenchi huraidu amondu". I don't know why but the letter "F" when used in Konglish is usually replaced by "ㅎ". Thus, when you want to write "Fruit Ninja" in Hangul, it becomes 후르츠 닌자 (hureuchu ninja). 


Hole in the Pocket: This is something that bf brings almost every time when he arrives from Korea. If sold here, maybe it's around Php 120-150 per can.


First Impression: The can and packaging are simple and convenient. It has a metal lid with a pull-out pin, so the almonds are tightly sealed and fresh within the can. Once you pop it, the almonds are crunchy and flavorful. Of course, it comes with a plastic lid to keep your remaining almonds in good condition (for future consumption).


Taste Buds say: It's salty and crunchy like french fries! Unlike french fries, the almonds aren't oily and are probably roasted (didn't bother to scan the product label..^^;;). No, it doesn't come close to barbecue or garlic flavor. It really is "french fried" in its own special way. Although it can be quite salty, it's great with beer. The cold slightly bitter alcohol acts as a buffer to the almonds' otherwise sharp saltiness. 


Reminds me of: Eh... Roasted almonds.


K-rating: 4/5...salty, but goes well with beer! Cheers! *hic*

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