There are many things that the French have given us: perfume, romance and croissants. But my personal favourite is French fries.
Ok, so before anyone beats me down, I did my research and tried to discover where these little potato thingumybobs come from.
There are many things that the French have given us: perfume, romance and croissants. But my personal favourite is French fries.
Ok, so before anyone beats me down, I did my research and tried to discover where these little potato thingumybobs come from.
No one is really sure but the overall consensus is that they originated in Belgium. Where it comes from and what everyone else wants to call it is of little importance to me.
All I want is the perfect slap (pronounced “slup”) chip – South African style. Searching the streets of Grahamstown for the best slap chip proved to be a very daunting task.
There are so many places to choose from and so many delicious slap chips that it was near impossible to choose my top three.
However after many plates of chips and a few (maybe more than few) calories later, I found the perfect
collection.
First place goes to Yellow House. This lovely restaurant follows a specific method when it comes to making their fries.
They use only Lutoza potatoes which are better for frying and the oil is also replaced regularly which ensures optimal freshness.
To top it off the chips are fried at precisely the right temperature which results in a chip that has a crispy coat but soft and fluffy interior.
Best served hot with an array of sauces, or as a side dish to one of their scrumptious homemade burgers. KFC wins the second prize for having tasty, filling and interestingly flavoured chips thanks to the Colonel’s secret spice.
The chips are regulated by alarm clocks which ensure that they are fried for the correct amount of time. All KFC products are regulated by this clock-system.
It is then guaranteed that your chips will always taste as you expect them to taste. So in terms of consistency KFC is the best bet.
In third place we have Seaflight Fisheries. Seaflight is a winner because it makes its chips in the traditional Capestyle manner.
Lots of slap, lots of vinegar and lots of salt. The chips are distinguished by a long ‘slap’ shape with distinctive potato flavour. The chips are served in wax paper so eating with your hands is advised.
