Gordon Ramsay Chip Butty Recipe

This Gordon Ramsay Chip Butty Recipe is a crispy and classic recipe, which is made with fluffy baking potatoes and soft white bread. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 55 minutes.

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Gordon Ramsay Chip Butty Recipe Ingredients

• 2 large baking potatoes
• 80ml vegetable oil
• 2 tsp salt
• 4 slices soft white bread
• Butter, as needed
• Ketchup or brown sauce
• Malt vinegar (optional)

How To Make Gordon Ramsay Chip Butty Recipe

1. Prep and Boil the Chips: Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick, even-sized chips. Place them in a pot of cold, salted water, bring to a boil, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until the edges have just started to soften.
2. Dry and Rough Up the Chips: Drain the chips thoroughly in a colander. Let them sit and steam dry for 10 to 15 minutes. Once dry, give the colander a good shake to rough up the edges of the chips. This step is crucial for creating a crispy exterior.
3. Roast the Chips: Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). Pour the vegetable oil onto a large baking tray and place it in the preheating oven to get the oil scorching hot. Carefully add the roughed-up chips to the hot oil in a single layer. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are deep golden brown and crispy.
4. Assemble the Butty: While the chips are still hot, generously butter two slices of soft white bread, spreading it all the way to the edges. Pile a large handful of hot chips onto one slice of bread. Add a generous squeeze of ketchup or brown sauce and an optional splash of malt vinegar. Press the second slice of buttered bread on top and serve immediately. Repeat for the second sandwich.

Recipe Tips

• How do I get the crispiest chips? The secret is twofold. First, after parboiling, you must shake the drained chips in a colander to rough up their edges; this creates more surface area for crisping. Second, the chips must go into preheated, very hot oil in the oven. This initial shock is essential for a perfectly crunchy exterior.
• What’s the best bread for a chip butty? The most traditional and arguably best choice is a simple, soft, white sandwich bread. You want something that will squish down around the hot chips without falling apart. Avoid hard, crusty, or artisan breads.
• Why parboil the potatoes first? Parboiling the chips before roasting them is a key step. It ensures the inside of the chip is soft and fluffy while allowing the outside to become incredibly crispy in the oven.
• Ketchup or Brown Sauce? This is a classic British debate with no right answer! It comes down to personal preference. Ketchup offers a sweet tang, while brown sauce (like HP Sauce) provides a more savory, spiced, and tangy flavor.

What To Serve With a Chip Butty

A chip butty is a wonderfully complete and comforting meal on its own. It needs no accompaniment, but it’s often enjoyed with:

• A hot mug of strong British tea.
• A side of mushy peas.
• Pickled onions.

How To Store Leftovers

A chip butty is meant to be eaten immediately while the chips are hot and crispy and the bread is soft. It does not store well, as the bread will become soggy and the chips will lose their crunch. It is best to make only as many as you plan to eat.

Chip Butty Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 644kcal
• Protein: 10g
• Fat: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 85g
• Sugar: 5g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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