Aussie culinary delight brings spice to United Kingdom shores
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Australia's culinary delights have long been a source of pride for those who hail from the Land Down Under, but there's one particular seasoning that has remained Australia's 'best kept secret'—until now.
However, this secret seasoning has finally made its grand entrance into the United Kingdom’s food scene.
The secret seasoning in question? Chicken salt, a savoury sprinkle that has graced the hot chips and takeaway meals of enthusiasts across Australia
For the uninitiated, chicken salt is a flavorful concoction that has been a staple in Australian eateries for decades. It's a unique blend of herbs, spices, and, as the name suggests, chicken flavouring.
The man behind this transcontinental culinary crossover is David 'Temps' Templer, a familiar face from the UK reality show Made In Chelsea.
Templer, who has taken a liking to the Aussie seasoning, decided to bring this taste of Australia to his home country.
‘I finally perfected the recipe, we're just working on the branding,’ he announced on an episode of the show.
‘Everywhere you go in Australia, they’ve got chicken salt. So I thought, “Do you know what? I’m bringing it (to the UK).”’
Templer's brand, Temps Tastes Co, proudly proclaims chicken salt as 'Australia's best kept secret' on its packaging.
With over 165,000 Australians living across the UK, it's no surprise that the response to this news has been overwhelmingly positive.
One Aussie living in the UK said, ‘Thank you, I got mine on Saturday, it tastes fantastic. Put it on my roasties before, during and after cooking.’
‘It’s a game-changer. Love it. Quick delivery also,’ said another.
One person made a post on social media and said, ‘(Oh my god)! Chicken salt just got given a big promo on tonight's Made In Chelsea (with props to Australia).’
One commenter said, ‘I literally tell people in (the) UK about chicken salt all the time and now you’ve created it! Proud of you.’
‘Umm…I assumed that the UK would have had chicken salt already. This is just another of those things that they invent and then lose at…Like cricket but this time it’s hot chips,’ a commenter quipped.
Despite the excitement, some Aussies have mixed feelings about a Chelsea boy profiting from their homeland's seasoning. 'As an Aussie in the UK, I'm so happy (but) I don't want a Chelsea boy to get rich off it,' one comment read.
Chicken salt isn’t the only Aussie treat with a die-hard fan base.
In a previous story, one Aussie mum was praised online for her intense appreciation of this one Australian delicacy.
She even had social media users saying they would ‘follow her into battle!’ You can read more about this story here.
Have you found other hidden gems from Australia that the rest of the world needs to know about? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
However, this secret seasoning has finally made its grand entrance into the United Kingdom’s food scene.
The secret seasoning in question? Chicken salt, a savoury sprinkle that has graced the hot chips and takeaway meals of enthusiasts across Australia
For the uninitiated, chicken salt is a flavorful concoction that has been a staple in Australian eateries for decades. It's a unique blend of herbs, spices, and, as the name suggests, chicken flavouring.
The man behind this transcontinental culinary crossover is David 'Temps' Templer, a familiar face from the UK reality show Made In Chelsea.
Templer, who has taken a liking to the Aussie seasoning, decided to bring this taste of Australia to his home country.
‘I finally perfected the recipe, we're just working on the branding,’ he announced on an episode of the show.
‘Everywhere you go in Australia, they’ve got chicken salt. So I thought, “Do you know what? I’m bringing it (to the UK).”’
Templer's brand, Temps Tastes Co, proudly proclaims chicken salt as 'Australia's best kept secret' on its packaging.
With over 165,000 Australians living across the UK, it's no surprise that the response to this news has been overwhelmingly positive.
One Aussie living in the UK said, ‘Thank you, I got mine on Saturday, it tastes fantastic. Put it on my roasties before, during and after cooking.’
‘It’s a game-changer. Love it. Quick delivery also,’ said another.
One person made a post on social media and said, ‘(Oh my god)! Chicken salt just got given a big promo on tonight's Made In Chelsea (with props to Australia).’
One commenter said, ‘I literally tell people in (the) UK about chicken salt all the time and now you’ve created it! Proud of you.’
‘Umm…I assumed that the UK would have had chicken salt already. This is just another of those things that they invent and then lose at…Like cricket but this time it’s hot chips,’ a commenter quipped.
Despite the excitement, some Aussies have mixed feelings about a Chelsea boy profiting from their homeland's seasoning. 'As an Aussie in the UK, I'm so happy (but) I don't want a Chelsea boy to get rich off it,' one comment read.
Chicken salt isn’t the only Aussie treat with a die-hard fan base.
In a previous story, one Aussie mum was praised online for her intense appreciation of this one Australian delicacy.
She even had social media users saying they would ‘follow her into battle!’ You can read more about this story here.
Key Takeaways
- Chicken salt, an Australian condiment, was introduced to the United Kingdom by David 'Temps' Templer, a reality TV star from Made In Chelsea.
- Temps Tastes Co is the brand behind the UK introduction, promising to offer the authentic Australian chicken salt experience.
- The introduction of chicken salt was met with excitement from the Australian expatriate community and locals in the UK, given its popularity in Australia.
- Social media reactions suggested that Australians in the UK were thrilled about the arrival of chicken salt, though some were wary of it becoming commercialised by a reality TV figure.