Salt and pepper chips

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

Salt and pepper chips

Salt and pepper chips with chicken burger
Type	French fries
Course	Appetizer
Place of origin	Liverpool
Associated cuisine	British Chinese cuisine
Main ingredients	Potato Chips, bell peppers, onions

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

• Spice bag