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Savoury and sweet, soft to the bite and warmly seasoned—these are the makings of a hearty meal anyone would be lucky to be served. Roach, however, is the sort of man who also craves the bright burn of acid, the dark depth of bitterness, and the sharp and satisfying crunch of something in need of the firm application of tooth and jaw. And when those two come together, flavours mingled, stove-hot and doubly portioned, the dish is elevated well beyond the sum of its ingredients and Roach feasts like a king.