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Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Asha Bhosle and Mohammed Rafi. Lady Day and Prez. Bun Maska and Chai. There are some things in life so perfectly matched – such winning combinations – that you wonder quite what anyone did before they came along.
Most people thought we’d been at the bhang again when – long back – we aired the idea of serving bacon in a naan bread. You’re paagal, they said. A fool’s errand, scorned others. Why mess with a classic? It can’t be improved. And what the devil do Indians know about bacon? Etc…
And yet we had a hunch. A vision. A needling urge to bring a bit of Bombay and a bit of London closer together. Arduous (really!) rounds of bacon tastings ensued. Endless batches of dough were pounded. Forearms were singed in the tandoor. We faced agonising decisions over condiments. And then, finally, we had something we were proud to serve you. And – we can shyly admit – over time, the Bacon Naan Roll has garnered something of a following. Marina called it ‘a thing of loveliness’ – even ‘GAWJUSS’ – and Time Out listed it in their Top 10 Meat Dishes. It could well be the most tweeted-about bacon sandwich in London.
We take bacon direct from the char-grill and place it in a freshly baked naan, with the slightly genius combination of chilli-tomato jam, cream cheese and herbs. As far as we know, it’s the only bacon sandwich in London (and possibly, the world) where the bread is baked to order: each naan is cooked within seconds in the searingly hot tandoor ovens.
And earlier this year, we asked the question – if bacon and naan are so damn good together – then what if we got hold of the best bacon money can buy? It stands to reason that this would be nothing short of phenomenal.
And thus, we introduce you to the (limited edition) Ginger Pig Bacon Naan Roll.
For a short time only, in addition to our regular bacon naan roll, you can order a version with bacon from acclaimed rare breed specialists, The Ginger Pig. Streaky bacon from Tamworth, Berkshire, Old Spot and Plum Pudding pigs, dry-cured for five days with rock salt and demerara sugar, then cold-smoked over oak chips. It’s a stronger, tastier, saltier bacon. A bit more badass, if you will. Served up in our naan, it’s a simple plate of awesomeness, all for you.
We introduced the Ginger Pig Bacon Naan Roll as a Limited Edition, but it was so well received we put in on the menu for good. Breakfast is served between 8am and 11.30am Monday-Friday, and between 9am and 12pm Saturday and Sunday. Click here to book.
About The Ginger Pig
The Ginger Pig began life over 20 years ago with a near-derelict farmhouse, an accidental farmer and three Tamworth pigs. They now run more than 3,000 acres of farm and moorland and work with a group of like-minded farmers to supply their London butchery shops and a handful of restaurants. The Ginger Pig’s breeds include the ginger Tamworth, the black Berkshire, the Old Spot and the Plum Pudding – a Tamworth/ Berkshire cross which produces pigs that are orange with black spots. Sadly there are fewer than 500 registered breeding Tamworth and Berkshire pigs left in the UK, and they remain at risk on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust watch list. The work of The Ginger Pig is helping to make sure we don’t lose these these heritage breeds forever.
We often find it too easy to hurtle through the days, in an attempt to outpace the bustling city – be it London or Bombay – which always seems to be running away like a steam-engine train on a rickety track. Occasionally, it does us good to pause for thought, to disembark the carriage and sit on the platform awhile.
How does one create a space where people can truly connect over food? How can a host make their guests feel relaxed, at ease, and suitably cared for? Since launching our all-new Dishoom Crockery, we have been pondering the answers to these questions even more than usual. We recently discussed them with Creative Director - and frequent dinner party hostess - Kirthanaa Naidu when we invited her to create a first-class tablescape in our Canary Wharf café.
Each year, the spring equinox – when day and night are equal length – marks a transition in earth’s relationship with the sun. This event, sacred to many cultures throughout history, today thrives as a new year celebration for hundreds of millions.
In Bombay, London, and throughout the South Asian diaspora, you’ll find many folks of the Zoroastrian faith (amongst others) celebrating this new year, or Navroz as we like to call it.
A nurturing presence, neatly packed lunches, and homes that exude warmth – radiating from the walls and from the person within. In uncertain times, we look to the motherly figures in our lives for gentle guidance, affection and life’s most important lessons. For those looking to show gratitude this Mother’s Day, new curiosities have appeared on the Dishoom Store. We hope to impart a little inspiration as we share gifts to guarantee warm smiles.