Source: Atlas Obscura
When ordering fast-food in Australia, you’ll likely notice your fries emitting a bit of a golden-yellow glow. This is no hunger-induced hallucination. The brightly-colored, salty coating is the seasoning of choice for many Australians when it comes to dressing up hot chips.
Referred to as chicken salt, this savory spice blend is known for its intense umami flavoring and yellow hue.Before it became the beloved french fry seasoning it is today, chicken salt was a staple in shops specializing in roast chicken in South Australia. Prior to the 1970s, the dish was often subtly seasoned with salt and pepper. But one man working at a family-run chicken shop in the Eyre Peninsula sought…
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