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Ketchup Chips — traditional dish from Canada, Canada
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Nutritional Values

🔥260kcal
💪3gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️50 gServing

* Per serving · 50 g. May vary.

Ketchup Chips

How to order / say it
Say it Ketchup Chips — [ke-chup chips]
Order I'd like a bag of ketchup chips, please.
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Potato chips flavored with a tangy, tomato ketchup seasoning.

Why try it?

Ketchup chips are a uniquely Canadian snack that highlights the playful and inventive side of Canadian food culture. While less known globally, in Toronto, they represent a nostalgic favorite.

How it tastes

These chips are tangy with a hint of sweetness, delivering a familiar ketchup flavor. The crispy, salty base offers a satisfying texture to the flavorful seasoning.

Origin & History — first documented: 1970

Ketchup chips were first introduced to Canada in the 1970s, quickly becoming a beloved snack. The concept originated as food manufacturers explored regional flavors and preferences.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 250 g potatoes
  • 🧂 20 g ketchup seasoning
  • 🫒 100 ml vegetable oil
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Slice potatoes thinly and soak in cold water.
  2. 2 Dry slices and fry in oil until crisp.
  3. 3 Drain excess oil and toss chips in ketchup seasoning.
  4. 4 Serve after cooling for enhanced flavor.

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