ian Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 I inadvertently started this on another conversation, but I didn't want to take over that thread with this as it was off topic. This came up as we were talking about Belgium, where I "discovered" chips and mayonnaise, which is a wonderful thing. So, you have a bowl of chips (French Fries) on a table in front of you. Given the choice, what are you going to dip them in? And although I do like mayonnaise, I do come from Birmingham, which by my research, is about the southern limit of chips with gravy, which would always be my first choice. Curry sauce is very nice too! Quote
chesilbeach Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 I've recently stopped having ketchup with mine (I think I might actually be growing up at last, and find ketchup masks the flavour of most food instead of adding to it ), but I do love a chip butty with plenty of butter so it melts and runs down your hand! We only really have oven chips in a meal, and nearly always with baked beans on the plate, so I'll sometimes dip my chips in the baked bean sauce. I occasionally have a bag of chips when we're on holiday at the seaside, and then it's just plain old salt and vinegar, but more vinegar than salt for me. I used to work with someone who would have mayonnaise mixed with ketchup and dunk her chips in that. Quote
vodkafan Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 Only salt and vinegar on my chips. I dislike ketchup, mayonaisse and gravy! I did once have melted grated cheese on some chips, which was OK Quote
Nollaig Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 When I was in Belgium I got chips with ketchup, mayo and onions. It was amazing. I prefer to dip them in ketchup but mayo will do. Never gravy. Quote
Onion Budgie Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 (edited) I used to work with someone who would have mayonnaise mixed with ketchup and dunk her chips in that. That's homemade Thousand Island dressing. I make it myself too, but as a sauce for prawns. (Better than shelling out on expensive ready-made variants!) Chips with mayo -- DELISH. Count me in. I'm also very fond of Lea & Perrins worcestershire sauce, but sprinkled on the chips rather than used as a dip. Edited February 5, 2016 by Onion Budgie Quote
pontalba Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 (edited) Ahh, when I saw the heading, I thought of what we call potato chips, I believe Brits call them crisps? So, that'd be sour cream and chive dip, please. However for your chips, (our French Fries) ketchup or butter please. Although a creamy Ranch dip would be nice. Edited February 5, 2016 by pontalba Quote
Chrissy Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 I rarely dip chips/fries. If they are with a fried egg then it will be the yolk, but beyond that it's salt and occasionally vinegar. And nothing tastes as good as fresh cooked chip-shop chips wrapped in paper and eaten outside on a cold day. Quote
Needle Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 I inadvertently started this on another conversation, but I didn't want to take over that thread with this as it was off topic. This came up as we were talking about Belgium, where I "discovered" chips and mayonnaise, which is a wonderful thing. So, you have a bowl of chips (French Fries) on a table in front of you. Given the choice, what are you going to dip them in? And although I do like mayonnaise, I do come from Birmingham, which by my research, is about the southern limit of chips with gravy, which would always be my first choice. Curry sauce is very nice too! I laughed when I saw this thread xD Good job Ian I like to dip my chips in mayonnaise mixed with mustard. I don't know if it's a popular combo everywhere in Belgium but everybody in my family does it. We also like ketchup with mayo and what I think is ranch, I'm not quite sure as it's called tartare sauce here. In Belgium, you'll also find a common combo in fries with applesauce. I'm not too keen on it but it's a really popular one in general. Quote
kimble Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 Ketchup and Sriracha. Making chips - slice a potato, peel and all, into slices, not thick, and into strips. Put some oil, not much, 1-2 teaspoon, into a flat bottom microwaveable thing and toss chips - salt, garlic powder, pepper - if you wish. Microwave 2 min, toss, microwave 2 min - and again, more if needed, till they are really done. Some under done ones are not nice. You can get then half done and let cool wile cooking the meal - then they cook later in half the time. Not great chips but really quick and easy. Quote
Raven Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 Angel tears and sherbet. Not an obvious combination, I'll grant you. Quote
frankie Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 Ketchup for me! When I was in Australia, they had gravy for dipping chips (French fries.... ) in, and I thought that was so weird! It was the first time I heard of it! I tried it but it wasn't my thing Quote
Janet Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 Tomato ketchup here too! Although I have occasionally dipped them in mayo too, and enjoyed them! Quote
BookShelfy91 Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 Gravy is a big thing here is Aus, so is Ketchup (or tomato Sauce). I do admittedly combine mayo and Ketchup..works well for McDonald's nuggets as well.... Shelfy Quote
Hayley Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 Probably tomato sauce. Unless they're really nice chip shop chips, then just salt and vinegar. I like chips and gravy but I would only really have that if the meal had gravy - like pie and chips with gravy. If I had lasagne I would dip them in that (that's one of my favourites!). Beans are good too. I never liked mayonnaise though! When I had my flat (at uni), if I was really hungry and didn't have much money to go and buy food, I would cook really cheap frozen chips and put them in a casserole dish, then pour a tin of beans on top - and then grate some cheese on top of that if I happened to have any. Probably not the most nutritious thing I ever ate but very satisfying when you're hungry Quote
Lara Posted February 6, 2016 Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) Usually ketchup, but also queso if I have some around. I'm a queso addict . My dad likes to mix salt and vinegar with ketchup, and then dip them in that. It tastes pretty good, but I'm usually too lazy to go to the trouble of mixing it up. Sriracha is good as well. I went through a phase where I dipped just about everything in that. I do *not* understand how some of you can eat them with mayo! It's definitely not a thing here. Mayonnaise just grosses me out in general, though. Ah, to each their own! Edited February 6, 2016 by Lara Quote
Athena Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 How interesting that there are many different toppings people use! Quote
bobblybear Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 This is very interesting. I didn't realise there were so many things to dip chips into. For me, it's ketchup all the way. I went through a phase of mayonnaise, but not keen on that anymore. Curry sauce is ok too. Oh, and cheesy chips....but you have to put the chips back in the oven for a little while so the cheese melts through to the bottom. Yum! Quote
Nollaig Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 I'm surprised by how many people dislike mayo! It's glorious stuff! Quote
shirley Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 I tend to dunk my chips in BBQ sauce but if that is not available (which it always is in my house) would go for curry sauce. Either would make me happy. Quote
Nollaig Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 I love BBQ sauce. I've never really dipped chips in it, but I would if I had it to hand. Quote
bobblybear Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 Mayo & ketchup, mixed! now Im hungry. Oh no, really?! That sounds gross! Quote
Shyora Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) Oh no, really?! That sounds gross! Lol, to me.. Its perfection. Thought it was gross too, 'till I tried it! Edited February 9, 2016 by Shyora Quote
poppyshake Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 I dip my chips in whatever's on my plate .. ketchup, brown sauce, mayo, tartare sauce, baked beans, gravy (as in a pie) etc etc but my fave thing to dip my chips into is a fried egg Quote
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