Salt and pepper chips

Salt and pepper chips
Salt and pepper chips with chicken burger
TypeFrench fries
CourseAppetizer
Place of originLiverpool
Associated cuisineBritish Chinese cuisine
Main ingredientsPotato Chips, bell peppers, onions

Salt and pepper chips is a British Chinese dish consisting of chipped potatoes mixed with stir-fried onions and peppers.

History

The dish was invented by Chinese immigrant-owned fish and chip shops in Liverpool,[1] and is a fusion of Chinese and British cuisine. It began to be served during the 1960s.[2] It is primarily eaten in Northern England and Scotland,[3] where it has become a fixture of Chinese takeaway restaurants.[4] Its popularity is particularly high in Liverpool.[5]

Description

The dish is prepared by stir frying sliced onions, bell peppers and chilli peppers together with Sichuan pepper and black peppercorn. The mixture is seasoned with salt, garlic, five-spice powder and sugar. The chips are then tossed with the mixture and served.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ Bona, Emilia (2017-08-25). "Are salt and pepper chips a Scouse invention?". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  2. ^ Bona, Marta (2020-01-23). "The Chinese Chippy Delicacy the Rest of the World Is Missing Out On". Vice. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  3. ^ "Meet the perfect fusion that is salt and pepper chips". SBS Food. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  4. ^ "Salt and Pepper: The North's Greatest Culinary Gift To The World". EAT MCR. 2020-11-26. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  5. ^ Notman, Katherine (2023-04-10). "Salt And Pepper Chips: Where Does This Scouse Delicacy Come From?". Secret Liverpool. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  6. ^ "Salt & pepper chips". BBC Good Food. Retrieved 2023-06-22.