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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]

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.
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