Morrisions Chip Shop Mushy Peas - 220g

In Britain, mushy peas belong to the chippy. They sit next to the fish, under the gravy on a pie, or in a polystyrene cup on their own for anyone who knows what they're doing. Morrisons started out in Bradford, so this is a supermarket that understands a chip shop supper.

You can fry a decent bit of fish anywhere. What people in Canada end up searching for is the side that makes it feel like the chippy at the end of the road, and that is nearly always the peas.

This is a small 220g tin, enough for a side for two, or one if you're being honest with yourself. It lives in the cupboard until the craving hits. Tip it into a pan, or into a bowl for the microwave, stir until hot, and serve straight away.

People rarely buy these on their own. A bottle of malt vinegar tends to follow, then gravy granules, then a pie for the nights when frying fish feels like too much effort.