0 in a restaurant, an extra dish of food, for example vegetables or salad, that is served with the main dish, sometimes on a separate plate
1 a plate on which a side dish is served
2 a small serving of food, esp. vegetables, served in addition to the main dish
There have also been some interesting developments which have been treated as something of a side dish, such as the "quality of life" indicators announced the day before.
It is eaten as a side dish in meals, and eaten as a snack at teatime.
It was historically made during the harvest season and was eaten as a "banchan" (small side dish) when vegetables were scarce during winter.
As a side dish, it is diluted with water, which results in a soup-like consistency.
Potatoes are often served as a side dish, often boiled.
Usually, it is served as a side dish with barbecue.
If the meal is a light meal, it will include the staple food and perhaps one side dish.
The grilled butternut is often served as a side dish to "braais" (barbecues) and the soup as a starter dish.