DISCO FRIES New Jersey ICONIC late-night snack
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- Disco fries, a beloved comfort food in New Jersey, emerged in the late 20th century and have become an iconic late-night snack. The exact origins of Disco Fries are somewhat debated, but they are widely associated with the Tick Tock Diner in Clifton, New Jersey, which opened in 1948. This diner near the club scene became a popular spot for partygoers in the 1970s and 1980s to indulge in these fries after a night out.
Disco fries are heavily influenced by the French-Canadian dish, poutine, which consists of fries topped with cheese curds and gravy. However, disco fries have their unique twist, typically featuring shredded mozzarella cheese instead of cheese curds.
New Jersey, known for its vibrant diner culture, played a crucial role in creating and popularizing disco fries. These diners are famous for being open 24/7, catering to the late-night crowd, including those from nightclubs and bars.
The name "Disco Fries" is believed to be a nod to the disco era of the 1970s. After dancing at the disco, club-goers would head to local diners to satisfy their hunger with this hearty dish.
The dish gained popularity due to its availability in diners and late-night eateries across New Jersey and New York. Its appeal lies in its simplicity and the satisfying combination of crispy fries, savory gravy, and melted cheese.
Over time, disco fries became a cultural staple, particularly in New Jersey and New York, representing the quintessential late-night comfort food.
Today, disco fries can be found in various forms and variations across the United States. Some versions may include additional toppings such as bacon, jalapeños, or different types of cheese.
Despite the changing food trends, disco fries have maintained their popularity, especially among those seeking a nostalgic and hearty snack after a night out.
Disco fries remain a testament to the enduring appeal of diner food and the cultural influences that shape regional cuisines.
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Disco Fries Recipe
Ingredients:
- For the Fries:
- 2 lbs - 1 kilo potatoes, cut into fries
- 1tbsp cornflour/cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp baking soda in the water with the chips/fries
- For the Gravy:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth made from stock, cubes, or granules
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- pinch dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Toppings:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Airfyer 380°F (190°C).
Cook your chips/fries for approx 28 mins.
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OK, enough tosh from the Canadians trying to get one over on the folks everywhere else - Which indicates that the folks making a comment do not know their own National dish -THIS IS NOT POUTINE!! Poutine is made with fresh curds. Mozzarella, used in Canada, is a shortcut for those who are not skilled enough or do not have the time to make fresh curds. ( I have made fresh curds today and will upload POUTINE in a couple of days!) The exact origins of Disco Fries are somewhat debated, but they are widely associated with the Tick Tock Diner in Clifton, New Jersey, which opened in 1948. This diner near the club scene became a popular spot for partygoers in the 1970s and 1980s to indulge in these fries after a night out. Thank you. Best, Rik
Poutine is its own special dish, as you say made a specific way with specific ingredients!!! Everything else is just chips with various toppings, like In and Out's Animal Fries! It's tasty but it is not poutine! Anxiously awaiting your poutine video!!! I know it will be excellent and informative!!!
LOL I was literally coming here to say, this is just a version of poutine! It IS! I have never heard of "New Jersey Disco Fries." That's like saying a pizza isn't pizza if you put Cheddar on it, rather than mozzarella. Come on, now.
What on earth are you lot talking about?
It’s just tasty chips with a fancy name.
Take the name away and it’s just posher chips!
@@injunsun The exact origins of Disco Fries are somewhat debated, but they are widely associated with the Tick Tock Diner in Clifton, New Jersey, which opened in 1948. This diner, located near the club scene, became a popular spot for partygoers in the 1970s and 1980s to indulge in these fries after a night out
@@jbirdyhome-4050 Thank you. Best, Rik
Makes me want to go to New Jersey and order a serving of disco fries.
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I've never ate them sober! Well done Rik!!
Ha ha ha - Thank you. Best, Rik
@@BackyardChef My daughter calls them "Gravy Fries", and she loves when I make them. I'll try your recipe with the baking soda (brilliant idea, mate).
I usually make them for football games when I have my friends over and we've had a few pints. Making them crispier will make them 4 star Michelin!
@@AlterMann57 Thank you. Best, Rik
Thanks for the baking soda tip! I'm enjoying your quality content and easy listening videos.
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My personal version of this is with chili instead of gravy because the closest I came to a disco was playing with Darcy doll and watching Airplane! But this looks so good I will be trying it soon!
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Ric, I love all your videos. You explain everything so well. Keep up the great work!!
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Wow, if loving this is wrong I DON'T WANNA BE RIGHT!! This guy's a genius! Thanks again Rik.
If I could care less where this originated from, I SURE WOULD!! People need to let things go. Most people DON'T CARE! 🤣
Yes, I agree entirely! I've said it thousands of times: the moaners and fanatical purists are those who sit in their armchairs and criticise everything. They are the ones who have no idea about cooking. Listen to the nonsense on this thread - most are saying it's Canadian - well, those Canadians have NO clue about their own dish - that makes it embarrassing to even comment. The ones in New Jersey are saying they have never heard of it. They need to do some research if they want to criticise, and to be honest, I'm not interested in folks like that; I have never been and never will be. There are many sensible good folks on this channel. Thank you. Best, Rik
I can go one better Rik, my local chippy in Wetwang East Yorkshire! Look it up it's real. Does pigs in blankets in batter with chips and gravy. If you are ever around I will happily stand you a portion 😊
Sounds like a cracker - thanks you for the offer too! Appreciated. Thank you. Best, Rik
There is nothing better than a thick chip with gravy, plus of course salt and vinegar!
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MALT vinegar!
Nice crunchy chips, pass on the gravy
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Grew up in the beautiful Garden State (NJ) and these are part of NJ dinner culture. Do remember having these back in the day. We would decend on the dinner late night/ early morning and someone would always order a large platter to share. Thanks for the nostalgic recipe. Always learn something new from your videos, but this one brought such fond memories. Thank you!
Hoooooooooray!!! Someone from NJ and they know what they are - Thank you. Best, Rik
Is this a North Jersey thing? I grew up in the Philly area and never heard of these.
@@cironicholas526Friends from Cherry Creek introduced this dish to me, called it heart attack on a plate. Maybe a 70s thing?
They make these in Baltimore as well... Not sure how it bypassed Philly
Chips 🍟 and gravy always a winner anytime . Looking forward to this recipe.
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I’m Canadian from the prairies, and I could tell it wasn’t poutine. I’m definitely going to be making these on the weekend! The family is going to be over the moon with these.
Thank you. Poutine will be uploaded in a couple of days - I made fresh curd today. Best, Rik
Reminds me of poutine, a Canadian dish. Yummy! That fry/chip recipe is great, less oil and something I could really enjoy.
Poutine up in a couple of days. Made fresh curd today. Thank you. Best, Rik
Oooh Ric, I was about to go to bed. But up comes Backyard Chef. Nom I love chips and gravy.
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Chips and curry sauce is lovely too. 😋.
@@lilliankeane5731Yes.I agree! A little (or a lot of Flatbread to wipe the plate helps especially after a night out.😊 all the very best from Scotland. Rab
@@raibeart1955 ahhh yes Rab. Best wishes wishes right back at ya from Australia. 🙌. Formally from Dublin. They don’t do chips and curry sauce here. I make it at home instead. 👍
Thank you, Thank you! I love Disco Fries! I'm from NJ and I miss the diners. Only NJ has real diners with real diner food. Lots of Italian food, Greek dishes, all kinds of food, breakfast all hours of the day and night. Bakeries that use real ingredients. Sky high pies and cakes. All home made, all delicious. I miss NJ diners so much.
I'll use provolone and cheddar and your lucious gravy! 😍
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As does New York, sorry! lol
Another Jersey Girl here, Disco fries are a North Jersey thing. Having been from South Jersey I never heard of them until much later in my life.
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Yeah I'm in North Jersey and there's not a single diner where you can't get disco fries. I was actually pretty old before I found out they were anything unique, they seem like such an obvious dish
I grew up in North Jersey and I've never heard of disco fries. I left about 35 years ago, so maybe they are a more recent thing.
Actually, northern New Jersey has some unusual foods. Like the New Jersey Sloppy Joe sandwich, only available in a small number of delicatessens.
I tried fries and gravy for the first time years ago when I lived in Pittsburgh. I had never heard of having gravy with fries, but wondered why I never thought of that since I love gravy on mashed potatoes.
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Primanti Brothers?
@manapua83 It was in the early 90's, but now that you mention it, yes, I did eat there. I can't remember, but is that the place that had the sandwiches topped with fries?
@@SamtheMan0508 Fries IN the sandwiches!
@manapua83 yes, that's what I meant. Pastrami topped with fries was my favorite.
This is iconic drunk food, absolutely lovely, looking forward to trying this, thank you.
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lol you made this so funny. From Jersey here. A little bit gravy in between the cheese layers but great job 😋😋😋
Thank you. At least you have heard of it - folks on here from New Jersey saying they haven't mind you they are probably the ones that never go out. Each to their own. Best, Rik
OH YUM!!!!!! I'm going to make those!!!!! Wow another winner, made with things everyone already has in their pantry and refrigerator!!!!! YUMMY!!! Thanks,, Rik!!!!! Love how you enjoy your creations at the end of each video. Mouthwatering!!!
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I have lived in new jersey my whole life and this has always been a staple at all of our Diners!
Hooray! Thank you. Best, Rik
As a college kid in the 70’s these were a late night treat!!💃🕺🏻
Awesome! Thank you. Best, Rik
You amaze me with how often you upload great recipes. Evening you make looks fantastic as well as reasonably affordable and uncomplicated. You've quickly become one of my favorite channels since I discovered your rumbldethumps recipe a few months ago.
These fries look dangerously delicious!
Very dangerously addictive! Thank you. Best, Rik
Don’t know what prompted you to do these, but here’s one old guy from NJ who’s terminally grateful!
Thank you, Raymond. Take care. Best, Rik
Look SO yummy! All that gooey yummy melted cheese... which differs from Poutine in which the cheese curds are not melted. Big difference! Credited to the Tick Tock Diner in Clifton, NJ, probably in the 70's, they appear to actually have been from the 40s when they wouldn't have had the disco name. Many cultures, regions, and countries have variations... but no matter where they are from or what they are called... this version would be my ultimate choice! Little mountains of crispy fries, ooey gooey cheese, and luscious gravy!! Thank you, Chef, for showing me how to make crispy fries in my air fryer oven!!! Shirley in NH
Thank you. By heck I'm glad you are on here! Best, Rik
Oh my goodness, Rik! You’re talking to a Jersey girl, whose furtherest roots date back to the 1680’s when the family moved from New Amsterdam(now called New York City) to New Jersey.
DH&I moved our family to southcentral Kentucky in 1988. This rural area reminds us of how northwestern NJ used to be when we were growing up. Our mothers were born on their respective family farms(dairy).
It’s a nice area, but I miss having a diner not far from the house, and pizza from a mom&pop pizzeria that makes your taste buds get up and dance.
BTW, disco fries came about during my lifetime. Definitely something that would have been featured on the menu of the typical New Jersey diner. I’ve never had them. They look interesting.
Thank you for sharing, loved reading this! They are delicious and I'm sure this is the bog standard recipe there will be many variations that is for sure. Thank you. Best, Rik
I'm a Dutch girl from Bergen county too. Our Families are in the Valley cemetery at Old Dutch Reformed Paramus Church
@@marthasimons7940 my goodness, it’s so nice to meet you! My family and DH’s family are in the cemetery behind the Three Bridges Reformed Church. “Dutch” was dropped from it’s official name some years ago. (I think it’s a loss)
Nice one, never seen this before, thanks Rik
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Omgoodness. My mouth was watering too! Another fabulous dish. I wait eagerly for your next one. 💕
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Grew up on Long Island NY, we always went to the diner late night for "french fries and brown gravy." YUM!!!
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Comfort food at it’s most satisfying.🙌🏻🙏
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I cannot imagine anyone wanting poutine over these. I've had both and the Canadians have a lot to learn about fries with cheese, smothered in gravy.
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Love from the Garden State, Rik. Good recipe to bring attention to a classic from NJ, USA
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Looks yummy 😋 thanks for the baking soda and cornflour tips Rik.
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This looks good Chef. This is basically an American version of Poutine.
Yes, you are the first to Actually say this is an American version of Poutine. Thank you. Best, Rik
Chips and curry sauce, chips and gravy, chips and mushy peas.Fish and chips, Saveloy and chips - my favourite
Chips probably cooked in lard then when fried soaked in salt vinegar
I'm with you. Thank you. Best, Rik
Haha, yep. Can't beat chips with anything at all!!
Stop, stop... You had me at Curry, sadly, but not willingly, I've never had them because Curry is not a big thing here so I don't even know where to start.
@@TheWyleECoyote if you go back and have a look at Rik's older shows there's a curry he did that they make in the Chinese Chippy. Take a look, it's a nice and easy recipe and it's really tasty, it's worth doing...perfect with fried chips 🙂
One suggestion: brown paper bag, for dusting the potatoes.
How would you see on video? Thank you. Best, Rik
Hangover food for sure! Gravy and fries…yum yum. From a foodie Canadian …😊
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My significant other, from Staten Island, NY (adjacent to NJ), would always order "french fries with brown gravy" when we went out to a diner. I lived further east, and had never heard of such a thing. It wasn't on the menu as such, but was just accommodated as a special request.
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I’ll give it a go, thanks for sharing
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..I was just wondering what I can do with fries differently... and hey.. you popped up.....😂😂
Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik
They look proper tasty Rik👌🏻
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OMG, I’ve died and gone to heaven. This looks lush 😋
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Born and raised in NJ. Honored you're making our disco fries with proper chips we don't get here. 100% not poutine. This is our version.
Hooray! Thank you. Best, Rik
Nice one Rik, I used to work in a chip shop in Lancs in the 80’s, we made the gravy so thick you could slice it. There’s nowt like proper northern gravy.
Agreed! Thank you. Best, Rik
Not long since I had my tea but I'm sure I could eat a pile of those chips!! Potato's are my favourite veg which ever way they are cooked, which I do every day. Thanks for this great recipe Rik 😋
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oh my gosh YUM! Thank you for sharing and yes please I'll take an order. 🥰
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Yowsa, Rik...looks like you've created quite a stir here. I live in Michigan, USA (have my whole life) and am of Dutch and German ancestry with a wee bit of Scot thrown in. All that to say I've never had poutine so I'm not entering the fray. This recipe looks delicious and I can't wait to try it. Who doesn't love chips, gravy & melted cheese? I certainly do. Thanks for sharing your talents with us. And I loved your bit of a music video at the beginning. Blessings.
Nearly an International incident - However now i have pinned the facts to the top of the thread most have shut up! I research everything I make and have made. I have been that way for 40 more years. Yes recipes differ around the globe and we all make them different - I have never in my career ever said "NO ITS NOT LIKE THAT" Those are the narrow minded folks that do not know how to cook. I never use the word authentic either. 100 cooks - cook the same recipe they all cook it different - so which one is authentic - I will leave that to the tubers wanting to con folks for views. Thank you. Best, Rik
@@BackyardChef well said Rik
@@PAM-ud9lv Thank you. I'm as straight as can be - I say it as it is, and I will never try to con anyone! Best, Rik
In north east England before the time of pizzas or kebabs, gravy and chips is all we'd eat after a night on the plonk. Still do them now for a quick snack when you fancy something tasty
Agreed! No kebab houses - chips and gravy every time. I cant count the times I had gravy on my shirt. Thank you. Best, Rik
Love chips and gravy!! Do mine with gravy granules, tomatoes chopped and lots of black pepper 🎉🎉🎉🎉
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Mr.Rik
Awesome!
I had no idea about baking soda! Thank goodness!
And Corn Starch!!
Your our Chip Hero!
And Gravy stop on!
Health to Yours ❤
Warren Ohio
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I was first introduced to the delights of chip 'n gravy in the early '80s when at college in Bolton, Lancs. where a guy ran a late-night burger van on the way back to my halls of residence. "Dust tha' want gravy on't chips, lad??" He also had the most delicious, individual cheese & onion pies!!!! 😋
Never heard of kebabs back then.
Agreed! Chips pies gravy peas all were on hand back in the day. Thank you. Best, Rik
I was born in London in 1958. Fast forward 45 years and I'd moved to Macclesfield with my husband. He was born in 'the North' in 1957 and had moved to London in the 80s. I was horrified 😮 when we went to the local chippy for the first tine and he asked for chips with gravy!!!!!!!! Id never heard of such a thing. We now live in Marple Bridge and I'm still horrified when he comes home from the chippy with a little carton of gravy 😂 I'm strictly a salt and vinegar gal. 😊By the way, the chippy, The Town Street Fryer on Town Street, is fabulous. The fish is excellent and the pies are phenomenal. The chips are great, even without the gravy 😊
Ha ha ha - good on him! Thanks for sharing loved reading. Thank you. Best, Rik
In Las Vegas, the Hotel Bellagio has a place called Snacks that sells the best of this recipe. It's made with pulled pork in the gravy. I wish I could go back there just theirs.
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Great cook and great channel I wonder if you could make a bread that has no salt but still taste thank you for your brilliant channel
Great suggestion! Thank you. Best, Rik
As a pastry chef I can say that bread without salt is in my opinion one of the two things the other being mashed potatoes,that are hard to make tasty without salt.I have faith in Rik,as he is an excellent chef,so he may indeed be able to do it.😊
Here down south (NOLA area), you toss that on some French bread and call that a delicious poboy ! 😋
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😆Giving it ‘the moves’ there Rik! 🪩🕺🏻 Doesn’t look the healthiest of dishes, but by gum Sir, it looks tasty!😋 Thanks for the baking soda tip for extra crisp chips, good to know! Take care & as always, thank you 🙏 for sharing!👨🍳😋👌🪩💃🏻🕺🏻
I agree - after a night out I think that might not be the thought - Tasty snack to be sure. Thank you. Best, Rik
@@BackyardChef 🍻🍻🍻🤪👍👌😂🤣🤣
I also loved chips and gravy when I was up North in my younger years.
Great recipe Rik 😃
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That dish also would be lovely on a cold day watching a football match. It would warm the cockles of your heart 😄 .
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Football! NOT soccer.
@@danjohnson887 yes that’s what I wrote. 👍football.
@@danjohnson887 Yes, that’s what I typed. America and Australia call football ‘soccer’ 🙂
Ooh 😋you are not the one whose mouth is watering Rik, oh my goodness that looked so good, just got to give them a go asap. ❤
Thank you. Very nice indeed! Best, Rik
Oh W-O-W!!! Gonna be extra hard trying to fall asleep now with visions of these chips tossing through my head. YUM 😋♥️
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We have a New Jersey style pizza shop here in Pennsylvania, they have disco fries on the menu, and I had no idea what they were until now! Thanks!
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Dear Rick I made them and they came out awesome and I’m from jersey thank you for the recipe I make a lot of dishes from your you tube channel
Fantastic! Really appreciated. Thank you. Best, Rik
Very underrated channel. Should have 500k subs at least.
Wow! Appreciated. I don't think YT knows that. Thank you. Best, Rik
Thank you for all the techniques for making crisp fries from scratch in the air fryer unit. Straightforward when one knows how. The cornstarch coating before adding the seasonings will create the results I am looking for. Adaptable to potato wedges with a protein meal, seasonings from savory or spicy.
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I shudder to think of the calorie count, but I can’t deny it, they do look flipping good, and a whole lot more tempting than any lettuce leaves I have ever seen.
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Love them 😋😋😋
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Oh my😍😋. Never heard of this but for sure will make it. Im so hungry (waiting for salmon to smoke) dying when i watch this❤❤😂
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thats what fries and gravy is missing...texture and those crispy baked spudz are providing just that. nice work
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I’ve had pretty mediocre results making fries in the oven, but I’ve never used corn starch. Now I have to try it again ala Chef Ric! Thanks!
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You got my dance 🕺 💃 moves, Cheff Rick😂
Ha ha ha - Thank you. Best, Rik
I’m from NJ and those are Disco Fries 🎉❤
Hooray! Thank you. Best, Rik
Chips are so much better done in the frying pan 👌🏻
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Morning from Kentucky. Nice tip on the Baking soda and turmeric. Potatoes are heavenly 😊
Good morning! Thank you. Best, Rik
They would be even better with chopped cooked bacon 😀
Maybe - they don't do that over there! Thank you. Best, Rik
Very nice Rik, thank you.
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I'm trying this tonight! Never heard of it before bit it's right up my alley for comfort food! Love your show!
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Probably in our genes to love potatoes and gravey.
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Another blinder Rik, got home from the pub last night absolutely hank marvin. I made these, it took me a lot longer than it should have - nothing to do with the fact that I was a wee bit drunk. However, these were amazing and sorted me right out. Here's the method if anyone, like me, needs an idiots guide:
CHIPS:
1. Cut potatoes into chips, 1 tsp of Baking Soda into a bowl of water, add chips, soak for 6ish mins, rinse then pat dry with kitchen towel. Put in a food bag, add cornflour and shake to coat chips, then season with S & P).
2. Cook chips on parchment paper lined tray in oven/airfryer (or just deep fry), coat with a bit of oil if not deep frying. Don't forget to turn chips halfway through cooking time.
GRAVY:
1. Melt 2 TBSP of butter in a pan.
2. Add onions and soften, add S & P.
3. Add 2 TBSP of flour and a pinch of Thyme, stir to cook down flour.
4. Add the beef broth, stir and judge consistency and a little water if too thick.
Once chips are ready, stack them in piles on parchment paper on a baking tray, add cheese, then add more chips on top of cheese, followed by more chips and finish off with more cheese on top. Stick in the oven to melt cheese.
Put a layer of gravy on a plate, add a stack of chips on top, followed by more gravy.......tuck in and enjoy, because the diet starts tomorrow :)
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Fantastic Rik I love chips that stick to the paper and each other I still would have to add salt and vinegar but could eat those anytime thank you 👏🏻Amanda xx
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Love your channel....
But I don't think I have seen so much "Product Placement" on show....... Birds Custard. Tabasco. Yorkshire Tea. Colmans Mustard. Schwartz. Plus I few others I half-rocognised.....
You must be a Millionaire by now!
Not seeing ANY ADVANTAGE of an air fryer....to be honest....at the end of the day: It's a small fan assisted oven..... (The Emperors New Clothes? Nothing new under the sun?)
I assume it consumes less energy. Wow. Greta will be pleased.
Not sure I'm a Gravy with Cheese kind of guy.... Looked OK.... I love Chips and gravy....and those chips looked very nice, I must say....But..... Cheese...& gravy......
Nah....you obviously loved the combination.... Fair Does....my friend....but Cheese and Gravy? Not for me. (Stiill gave a thumbs up though!)
there is no millionaire here and not sponsored by those products at all - I'm just not going to hide things away like all the other channels - this is a home cooking channel. Thank you. Best, Rik
In my youth "Curry & Chips" from the chippy became a staple ..... it was cheaper than Fish-N-Chips..... (The Cod War and all that!) But it was nothing like a genuine Curry Sauce of course.
But...oh----so much better than Chips-N-Gravy which was so bland....they couldn't even chuck a few onions in! Pretty awful, to be honest.
The weird thing was....this curry was delivered in powder form to the chippies... they added water....boiled it up... Voila! Curry sauce.... and it was delicious on chips. Amazing.
I make a chicken curry quite regular now...always enough for two days....first day with rice...second day with chips (Not Fries)(CHIPS!) Always better for the overnight "maturing".
The spice mixtures vary..... so I cannot say which variety it most resembles .... Not Madras, Not Vindaloo, it's just as near as I can buy here as possible.😕😟😥
To be honest, it is much milder than the Curry Powders available in the UK....where you can elect your own "level" of ferocity! (I'm sure someone will correct that statement)
The British Fish Pie Video: Spot on my friend..... That's on the cards for this weekend. Cheers.
thanks for sharing good red. Thank you. Best, Rik
They do look delicious 😋 though 👍🏻
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OH RIK, you've gone and done it again, for Christ's sake!!! I've made a mess of myself drooling all over the place! Those look OUTSTANDING! What a cheat - treat...and I'm looking forward to making ourselves some already, thanks to you 😅. Love it!
Thank you. Very tasty dish this one. Best, Rik
🕺🕺🕺🕺 the best part of the video? You did a little dance after your first bite! 😁😁😁😁
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That looks amazing, Chef Rik!!! You did a great job with this dish! I have to make this with the cheese and fancy brown gravy. I might even do a NOLA-twist and put some shrimp etouffee on top of the fries OR a Japanese-twist and do S&B Japanese curry on top. BUT first I'll do the NJ disco fries for sure! Thank you for the video and recipe! Have a wonderful weekend! 🤗💖🙏🏻🌹
Thank you. I have many blocks of S&B Curry here - my go to when I make katsu. Best, Rik
Just the thumbnail makes me hungry
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Hi Ric I'm new to your channel and I've just subscribed I like watching your videos from Michelle in Nottingham 😊😅😂
Hi, Michelle. Thanks for subbing! Nice to have you on here. Thank you. Best, Rik
Just what I needed - another late-night snack! :-)
Actually, these look great! Add some crumbled bacon for a bit of variation, and maybe sub pepperjack cheese for yet another variant! Yum!
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Oh, Rik! Chips and gravy are a fabulous combination....but cheese with the gravy?! Now why would I want to do that to my lovely gravy? This might just be a step too far for me, but no one can accuse me of being a coward, so I'm willing to step up to the mark - and give it a go. How I go on, I'll let you know! 😉
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Huh! I only ever poured my gravy on top to melt the cheese, never put a pile of it on bottom. And I never added cheddar, only mozzarella. I need to ask my husband (actually from NJ and loved the diners there) if I’ve actually been doing it wrong (I mean, it can’t be that wrong, it’s delicious 😆) or if you’ve just got an alternate way. Maybe I need to try your way for the fun of it! 😁
But yeah man, disco fries are just The Best Thing.
Nothing can be wrong - everyone cooks differently and I'm certain your way is delicious! Thank you. Best, Rik
That looks so yummi 😋 although I don’t like gravy on chips that much, I like them more when crunchy and crispy, maybe I would put the gravy on an extra dish like a dip. Btw, everyone I know takes of rings while cooking. What’s the story behind your ring, it’s beautiful.
Cheers. I have to wear this now - my other was cutting my finger in half. I had pins and needles in the finger. The stone is turquoise - after my birth stone - lucky for me its turquoise and not a diamond - I don't cost much me, tha knows! Thank you. Best, Rik
These look incredible. When i was at university, the canteen served 'slap chips' (Afrikaans for fries) and gravy. It spoiled me for fries ever since. These might just be the thing that makes me a chips fan again. Yum.
Thank you. I'm going to make them. Best, Rik
Yummy, my mouth is also watering. Gotta make them soon. Thanks Chef Rik for another simple and delicious recipe. I would have enjoyed those back in the day after all my club dancing.😊❤
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Fires and gravy were popular in the US in the early 1970s. This is very similar to the Canadian Poutine.
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Chips and gravy is always a wicked call... But I'm gonna be controversial and say curry sauce is better 🙈🙈
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Love this, and TY... but I have a Q, since you mix in the bag(s) anyway...after you season, couldn't you just dump a bit of oil in the bag & shakey-shakey some more? Just seemed like I'd have less mess that way, yes? Seriously, not a criticism, just wanted to know if you just were not shown to do that way - went on auto-cook, or if there's a reason to not do that way.
Thank you. You can indeed - However floured bags can be washed out and used oiled bags cannot. Best, Rik
Your the best Rik your gravy is Amazing
Could you make a Tandoori dish maybe lamb or chicken drumsticks or both cooked in Ghee
I would love to see your ingredients and Method and nan bread and poppadoms then a few ice-cold Cobra's or Tiger's
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Yumm! A bit like the Canadian Poutine.
Something to do with left over chips you can’t eat the day before.
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This looks awesome! I can actually hear myself getting fatter! Love your content and your laid back persona. Thanks for putting yourself out there.
You're so welcome! Thank you. Best, Rik