If there’s one snack that’s a must-have when you’re on holiday, it’s crisps.
There’s something about the unique flavours you can try in other countries that just beats anything you’ll find on supermarket shelves back home.
But that might all be about to change, because the team at Kettle Chips have just launched a new range in the UK that’s been inspired by some truly tasty holiday eats.
The brand has teamed up with Rachel Khoo to create new crisps inspired by the chef’s time living in one of Europe’s most iconic cities – Paris.
There are two options to choose from Honey Dijon Mustard and Brie & Caramelised Onion and they’re launching in supermarkets this month.
For those that are curious, the Honey Dijon Mustard is said to ‘deliver the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with the warmth of authentic Dijon mustard mellowed by rich, golden honey’.
The Brie & Caramelised Onion, on the other hand, is described as being ‘pure indulgence, combining the creamy, nutty notes of brie with the deep, umami-rich sweetness of slow-cooked caramelised onions.’
Priced at £2.65 for a 130g pack, the French flavoured crisps are available to buy in Waitrose and Morrisons as of right now, but Tesco shoppers will have to wait until June 14 to grab a bag and they won’t be hitting the shelves in Sainsbury’s until July 20.
Online the new potato chips are already cooking up a storm, with fans branding the new range ‘epic’, and ‘yummy’ on Instagram, while Kettle Chips themselves have hailed them a ‘game-changer’.
What did Metro think of the new crisps?
Metro’s specialist food writer, Courtney Pochin, got an early first try of the new crisps and one was an immediate favourite.
She said: ‘I’ve never been a big fan of Mustard, something about the tangy heat just doesn’t do it for me, so the Honey Dijon Mustard flavour wasn’t ever going to be up my street (sorry Kettle Chips!)
‘What I do love though, is cheese. As such, the Brie & Caramelised Onion crisps were an instant winner. It’s possibly the most decadent, flavour-packed cheese & onion crisp I’ve ever tried.
‘If cheese & onion is your go-to crisp and you’ve always wished they could taste even cheesier – then these are going to be the ideal snack for you. These will be perfect poured into a big bowl and plopped on a table or picnic mat this summer to share with pals in the sunshine. You’ll be transported straight to France with one bite.’
How did Kettle Chips and Rachel Khoo create these crisps?
Interestingly, Brie wasn’t the only type of cheese Kettle Chips and Rachel considered when designing the recipe. The chef and self-proclaimed cheese-a-holic told Metro that several different cheeses were tested, but ultimately were found to be ‘too strong’ in taste.
‘There were two cheese being tested by the end, which were brie and camembert and it all came down to consumer testing and research to refine the flavours and make the final decision. The team work was so important,’ she said. ‘We really wanted to make something people wanted to eat.
‘For the mustard crisps, it was about getting the level of spice right. I love spicy things, so I was sold on Dijon Mustard.’
Rachel adds: ‘We felt like France was the right starting point for the crisps and the flavours we’ve got, they’re quite classic, but there’s a twist to them, so when you taste them it’s like “Oh, I didn’t expect that”.’
For those who want to have a little fun with the crisps, Rachel has been sharing some unexpected ways she uses the new flavours in her cooking – from making savoury eclair crisp sandwiches (yes, really) to crushing the Honey and Dijon Mustard crisps up and using the crumbs as a coating for chicken goujons.
The chef also claims you can crumble the crisps and pop them over the top of a potato gratin, or even use them to make a savoury cheesecake base.
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