Attention takeaway enthusiasts - Morrisons has launched the ideal accompaniment for your evening meal. While we all enjoy the occasional takeaway, the expense can be considerable, making it an infrequent treat for many households. That's why supermarket versions of takeaway-style dishes, available at a fraction of the cost, send shoppers rushing to their local stores.
For Chinese food lovers in particular, Morrisons is now stocking a limited-edition frozen chip product that promises to elevate your next home-cooked meal. According to a social media announcement, the supermarket chain is selling salt and pepper chips in frozen form, bringing this beloved Chinese restaurant staple straight to your freezer.
Foods UK Facebook
The New Foods UK Facebook page shared an image of the product. The packaging indicates these are limited-edition "Chinese-style salt and pepper chips", requiring just 25 minutes in the oven from frozen.
The Facebook post generated significant interest, with numerous users tagging friends and relatives to alert them to the new offering. Some even requested their family members pick up a bag during their next weekly shop.
Why people are talking about it
The Morrisons website lists the 600g bag at £1.80, and the product currently boasts a perfect five-star rating - though being newly launched, it has received just one review so far.
That single review states: "Tasty fries, would buy again."
The part worth remembering
Morrisons isn't the only supermarket offering salt and pepper chips in a frozen bag, however. Asda also has a Chinese-style salt and pepper skin-on fries option, priced at £2.72 for a 750g bag.
Iceland's takeaway section offers a 450g box of salt and pepper chips for £2.50, which are included in their three for £6 mix and match deal alongside other takeaway products and ready meals such as curries, fried rice, salt and pepper chicken, noodles, and pasta dishes.
Salt and pepper chips recipe
The details that count
There's no need to rely on pre-made options; you can whip up your own batch of salt and pepper chips at home. Here's a straightforward six-step method:
- Peel and cut potatoes into chips, then soak them in cold water for four minutes.
- Pat the chips dry, toss them with oil and bake in a preheated oven at 220 °C for 30-40 minutes, turning halfway until they're golden.
- While the chips are cooking, combine Chinese five spice, black pepper and salt.
- Stir fry some vegetables for a few minutes until they're softened but still have some bite - we suggest onion, pepper, garlic and chilli, depending on your preference.
- Mix the cooked chips with your vegetables, then sprinkle over your seasoning.
- Toss everything together with some fresh spring onions and chilli sauce if you fancy a bit of extra kick.
Reading the wider picture
Snacking habits are among the most stable in food, which is why genuinely new behaviour takes years to establish and then looks obvious in hindsight.
What to remember
- Attention takeaway enthusiasts - Morrisons has launched the ideal accompaniment for your evening meal
- For Chinese food lovers in particular, Morrisons is now stocking a limited-edition frozen chip product that promises to elevate your next home-cooked meal
The questions it raises
What should you know about Foods UK Facebook?
The New Foods UK Facebook page shared an image of the product.
Why does it matter?
The Facebook post generated significant interest, with numerous users tagging friends and relatives to alert them to the new offering.
What happens next?
For Chinese food lovers in particular, Morrisons is now stocking a limited-edition frozen chip product that promises to elevate your next home-cooked meal.
All told
Every change in the snack aisle eventually reaches the same test, which is whether people keep choosing it once the novelty has worn off.