Found in takeaway shops across Australia, it’s the condiment that gives hot chips an added joy, a mouth-watering bang and a zesty extra.
Chicken salt is adored by many, but perfecting the recipe at home comes with potentially catastrophic risk, as dousing a bowl of hot potato strips with anything but the delectable goodness is a waste of not only scrumptious food but precious time.
Fear not, just in time for Christmas the recipe behind the country’s best kept secret has finally been revealed.
Chicken salt (pictured) is adored by many and a tasty new recipe has been revealed for all to share just in time for the festive season
The recipe begins with six Tbsp of table salt (pictured left) and three Tbsp of chicken stock (right)
Next three Tbsp garlic powder (pictured) is added to the bowl for the makings of the perfect hot chips extra
The video on YouTube has been viewed 6,500 time and over 250K on Reddit (pictured right: three Tbsp of sweet paprika and left, 1.5 Tsp of white pepper)
Determined to pinpoint the exact makings of the perfect addition to a tasty bowl of hot chips, John DeCaux spent hours working on the perfect method.
‘It’s been about a month of trail and error before I felt I found the right flavour and balance,’ Mr DeCaux told Daily Mail Australia.
Mr DeCaux was moved to identify a specialty recipe after the success of his take on’In-N-Out’s animal style fries’ which include a delicious coating of onion, cheese, a special sauce and the beloved chicken salt.
‘The recipe came about because I used chicken salt in another recipe and people all over the world wanted to know what it was,’
The Adelaide home chef said the response has so far been overwhelmingly positive not only from locals but across the world.
‘Australian have love it and are happy to be able to make their favourite seasoning.
The recipe is completed with one Tsp onion powder and one Tsp Celery seeds
Found in takeaway shops across Australia, Chicken Salt (pictured) is the beloved extra for hot chips
‘I’ve also had a huge response from the US where chicken salt isn’t really a thing. They’re finally discovering this amazing seasoning that takes chips to the next level,’ he said.
In just 24 hours the video on YouTube has been viewed more than 6,500 time and has taken off on social sharing website Reddit with a whopping 250,000 views.
Mr DeCaux just hopes the recipe, which he picks as one of the ‘top best foods’, is enjoyed by both locals and people outside of Australia.