Slap chips

Floppy chips, crisp on the outside and soft on the inside

Slap Chips

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South African "Slap Chips (French Fries) {My South African friend would love that I pinned this! ;) Lol} - "“Slap” (as in “cup”) in Afrikaans means “soft” and our slap chips are soft with a crunchy exterior. The potato slices are first given a vinegar bath which gives the chips/fries that unique flavour and are then fried twice to get the “crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside” effect."

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This legendary stacked foot-long sandwich is meant for sharing and is filled to bursting with slap chips (chunky, soft fries doused in salt and vinegar), masala steak, egg and Russian sausage with atchar or peri peri. It originated in the Cape Flats in the 1970s as an economical meal.

Slap Tjips (pronounced "Sl - Up - Chips) aka South African French Fries. But not quite French Fries at all. Slap Tjips are thicker than French Fries and are cooked at much lower temperatures for a longer time. Slap Tjips are also not as crispy as French Fries, they slightly crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy

Boerewors Roll & Slap Chips www.capetownpub.com