Just off the Highway | Episode 17 | "Re-discovering Slap Chips. South Africa’s iconic fast food".

[@JustOfftheHighway]

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[@jacokoekemoer1028]

Hi, how can I get in contact with you? Jaco Koekemoer, Marketing Manager, Potatoes South Africa

[@linf7954]

As kids we used to buy slap chips, with salt & vinegar (at a proper fish & chips shop), enjoying it there & then, with a pint of milk, sitting on the pavement😋

[@barroompoet]

A pint of milk! Good memories.

[@linf7954]

@@barroompoet Remember those battery operated delivery vans early in the morning, taking your empty milk bottles with coupons (sometimes money if your coupons ran out), delivering to your doorstep, even juice ? Those were the days☹️

[@barroompoet]

@@linf7954 Yes! In Cape Town it was the Dairy Belle milk float. Operated by a man in a white coat.

[@linf7954]

@@barroompoet Mine was Devonshire

[@estellawobker3568]

Especially after going to the local swimming pool. Wow the memories are flowing back now. The Old Girl in KZN SOUTH AFRICA.

[@kiweekeith]

Absolutely Loved this vidclip .... Have been in New Zealand for 25 years and Still 'Hang' for a Proper Salt & Vinegar Slap-Chip .... Can't be beat ..... Mooi Bly, Groete vanuit Christchurch, NZ

[@barroompoet]

Thanks! The craving never dies.

[@kathleendubois7128]

Twenty five years!😮

[@marlenekock9086]

My sons moved to the UK a year ago and thought the Fish & Chips is supposedly better. Not a chance. He still raves about South Africa's slap chips.❤

[@JustOfftheHighway]

A good reason to keep coming back home.

[@sharonengelbrecht1861]

What about the newspaperwrapping

[@vamp8903]

I know

[@belindawilson1350]

Yes I agree best chips here,the fish part UK😂

[@belindawilson1350]

​@@sharonengelbrecht1861Those were the days❤

[@selg3032]

Good every person in south africa loves chips.

[@bo0bbin]

Been in Canada for 42 years. Grew up on slap chips. Cant remember where i bought them but when i went to visit my family in SA the first night was a slap chip and russian meal to welcome us to SA. The place we always bought slap Chips from Paulies on linksfield rd and first ave in Edenvale. Tastes fantastic.

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Thanks for sharing that story! Now that I think of it, North American fries tend to be crispy, not "slap". Perhaps a marketing opportunity?

[@marieslabbert6009]

My mond water. Mens kan nie slapchips met 'n vurk eet nie! Mens eet dit met jou vingers!!!!

[@jacintaguilhermino8508]

Love Gregory’s! Nothing better than their slap chips, milkshakes and coffee... don’t get me started on the rest of their menu! Local is definitely better and who’s not for chappies for change ? 🤣

[@barroompoet]

👍😆

[@wot4922]

I remember that. Life was great then hey. No fear of going to tuck shops or corner shops. Perfect❤❤❤

[@trevorserfontein8399]

Cutti..half a loaf of bread..hollowed out snd filled with slap chips!😊❤

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Yum!

[@estellawobker3568]

You must eat chips by hand..the best...😊❤

[@angiebotes9358]

Slap chips and creme soda..epic combo 😂💗

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Instant lift.

[@sarelvanwyk693]

Sixty years ago, the fish and chip shops were run by Portugues. It was heaven 5c chips and a sputnik.

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Help me out, please. I'm not familiar with the term "sputnik".

[@kerryandtristan9983]

Queen Bee's on Louis Botha makes incredible chips.

[@natesamillionabrahams5321]

Very nice show ..cant wait for the next ..Rhoda from Cape Town

[@barroompoet]

Thanks for the encouragement, Rhoda.

[@natesamillionabrahams5321]

My children and I buy from aunty Fatima in Pelican Park Cape Town ..delicious and her masala steak sandwich yummmyyyy ..from Rhoda CapeTown

[@davidjones3712]

"Ah beg yours by rawbone malan" my father bought a copy in 1980s ish. I read it cover to cover. My best was the ticket inspector asking for "oligarchies" or alli kaartjies... There was another book "the rabbit in the thorn tree" about south african urban legends. The lead story was about the move from Barclays to FNB.

[@JustOfftheHighway]

😆 Yes, Rabone Malong was a gem. I never read the Rabbit... Should definitely try to find a copy.

[@shawnross7109]

My special Pozi for slap chips was in Evander. In the 80s I was in aTechnical College there, during our lunch break we used to go to a nearby small Portugese take away shop that sold Slap Chips. The Owner topped the chips with tomato and chilli ketchup it was an epic combination I can still taste it in my mind all these years later. I think the chilli may have been peri peri. I have had the good fortune to eat Peri Peri chicken in Portugal washed down with on cask ice cold Super Bock beer. Life is good

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Wonderful memories, Shawn. I had a similar experience with a few ice cold 2M in Mozambique.

[@MagdaPieterse]

As children, we got slap chips from the corner cafè, wrapped in brown paper, with plenty salt and vinegar. Delicious 😊

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Yum! Ours was wrapped in what used to be called "butcher paper".

[@kylethomaserasmus3704]

Nothing better than slap chips for a hangover 💯👌🏻with an ice cold creme sober🔥

[@JustOfftheHighway]

😆 The best!

[@ghairuneeshasayed5954]

Slap Portuguese salt nd vinegar chips thats my favorite slap chips yummmmmmmyyyyy love it Durban 🇿🇦

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Sounds great!

[@bridgetedwardslivelifefully]

OMG, I'm salivating ... this is my absolute favourite "junk food", especially on road trips! David, who cares about a slightly greasy steering wheel! 🤣 I like mine chips slightly crispy, with salt, vinegar and definitely, 'martoe sauce! Have you tried an Akhalwaya's slap chips salad sandwich? OMG, now that's to die for! Bon appetite 🤩

[@barroompoet]

Bon appetite to you too! BTW, where is Akhalwaya?

[@bridgetedwardslivelifefully]

@@barroompoet Lenasia is where I first experienced their chips salad sandwich. Their Woodmead Retail Centre branch was the most convenient, just as yummy. Ask for a dash of masala - it adds a tiny bite! Totally delicious .... enjoy 🥰

[@bridgetedwardslivelifefully]

I see there are several branches around Jozi now ... look them up online to find one closest to you. Otherwise, a trip to "Lenz" is a worthwhile experience - I believe that's their original deli. Of course, they also make great curries, samosas etc.

[@tessasinclair6315]

Oh yes! A Slap chip salad sandwich 😋 We grew up on those - but from Solly's, in those days... Add something meaty and the Capetonians will make you believe it's a Gatsby. Also nothing better than fish and chips from the old Greek or Portuguese corner shops. How I miss those...! 😭

[@jacquimunns2093]

​@@bridgetedwardslivelifefully British people have been eating chip sandwiches since the 50's.....they call them chip butty's.....I love with vinegar, salt and Wimpy tomatoes sauce 😋😋😋😋

[@wot4922]

When I was pregnant 23years ago, all I craved was slap chips and I ate them everyday. I still absolutely love them....even having it as a complete meal❤😋🤣 there's nothing better during Joburgs Autumn and Winter.

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Best food! I've never been pregnant, but I have to admit I've eaten so much at times that I must've looked pregnant.

[@wot4922]

@@JustOfftheHighway 🤣🤣🤣

[@posapie]

I nearly fell off my chair at the Menu prices at Gregs - its so inexpensive compared to other parts of the world...!

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Great value and tasty!

[@samanthaleefong9057]

Enjoyed this video..cheers to the humble 🥔

[@barroompoet]

Yes, indeed. The best when the chips are down. Thanks for your comment.

[@richardwebb9532]

There used to be a fish and chip shop on top of Fishers hill in Germiston, had our slap chips for lunch after school (JDK) on our way home to Edenvale.... Awesome 🍻👍

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Sounds great!

[@CorneEngelbrecht78]

Local is mos lekker!

[@barroompoet]

Local like a Chappies wrapper! Thanks Corne.

[@gerdaolsen1579]

In Manaba Beach - not sure if they are still there - is Mr Chippie they had different flavoured oils my favourite was the chilli chippie... No food like slap chips

[@trevoroutim8519]

Great video. Now we need one on the history of the Bunny Chow😬

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Agreed. I've looked into that topic and, strangely enough, it's a very divisive subject. Still working on it.

[@rogerblain9989]

The Fish Hook Linden - Yummy !

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Yep. There's always a slap chip to suit our personal taste.

[@lynngreyling7660]

Thanks Al, I'm going out now to get some slap chips!

[@eugene4154]

The best slap chips as a kid came from JARDINES FISH and Chips shop in boysens and I agree Kalkies is good

[@michaelwood5117]

Love slap chips! By the way,, I love your car too! I had a Toyota MK2 bakkie way back in early 70's. The most enjoyable vehicle I ever had! You will remember those days when petrol was not available over weekends - At that time my fianc'e was working in Swellendam and I was in Prieska, I modified my bakkir to run on butane gas. With two bottles of gas on the back, a full tank and the legal 10 L of extra fuel I could visit her over weekends! Unfortunately I had to sell the bakkie when we married! We are still married and I still have the gas regulater that I made for the bakkie. How many miles has your car done?

[@JustOfftheHighway]

This is the best comment ever. Brilliant! Thanks.

[@sonjatait4089]

I will give my front teeth for ’slap chips’ now!!! 😋😋

[@barroompoet]

🤣

[@jeanineainscough6698]

Memories ❤

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@wendyvanzyl3064]

Slap chips ,salt and vinegar....mmmm ...the best...but remember to suck off all the left over seasoning on the white paper it used to be wrapped in...not the styrafoam boxes it comes in now!!! As a student nurse at Woodstock Hospital in the 70 s...Altona Fisheries on Woodatock Main Road was the place to go to after you received your monthly stipend...In actual fact, I think it is still there...😂

[@winner7282]

We got ours there. Old Woodstock girl.😊

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Now you're taking me back!

[@hantieleroux3566]

Is it possible to put on vidio all the old chips wrecks in SA pleas

[@Clyde-o]

Topz you don't get Change you get Chappies 🤣😂🤞

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Thanks!

[@juneerasmus3485]

Slap-chips is Portugese, wrapped in newspaper linned with brown paper, it was to make a lot from a little mostly by poor people. French fries are match sticks made in France. BIG DIFFERENCE.

[@luciatheron1621]

Im Portuguese/South Africa 😊 did not know that. I make great chips at home, my Afrikaans hubby saysthey are the best.

[@luizferreira8925]

Slaapchips.... Yum. In Nirvana, Lenasia, you'll get "rooi slaap chips".... Covered in guram masala, salt, vinegar!!!!

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Now you're making me hungry! 🍟

[@denisefoxcroft8920]

And...nothing is better than slap chips 🍟 for a babbelaas! Ask me!

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Agreed.

[@ninetiesbaby90]

Just say this and got cravings🤤🤤🤤

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Absolutely! I even get slap chips cravings when I check the comments.

[@marinamakhanya]

Slap chips is the best no matter where you buy it. We have 3 places in our tiny shopping mall, all 3 places are different and all 3 are the best! There's no going wrong with slap chips.

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

excellent👊🔥⁉️(THANKS!)

[@JustOfftheHighway]

My pleasure. Thanks for your comment.

[@suejowell]

As my boet and I used to say....Theres many a slap chip twixt cup and lip!!! Enjoyed the Joziness of this vid. Im living in Kalk Bay but not a Kalkies convert. Its not the same in polystyrene box. No

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Cool saying. 👍 The Kalkies food is great, but as an exiled Capetonian, I prefer some of the less "touristy" fish&chip shops. There was one near the old 3 Arts theatre that fed me throughout my student days.

[@hillysextractorcleaningser8934]

One does not eat slap chips with a fork

[@shelaghdoran3221]

I still get slap chips and I make them myself

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Good skill to have.

[@tillabezuidenhout6460]

Lots of vinegar and salt. Delicious

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Always the best!

[@carolvanrooyen2488]

I’ve been craving for the old fashioned SLAP CHIP lately and all we get these days is frozen dry cooked in old oil “chip”.... even in the “fancy” places.... soooo disappointing.... loved this video... Mmmm thinking 🤔 I wonder why it came up on my feed after I mentioned it to a few people... quite bizarre really 🤨

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Weird how that happens to me too. If the phone is listening, I hope it also gets the same slap chip cravings I do. BTW, I agree that pre-cut chips are not proper slap chips.

[@nivensgobs7454]

You rock.

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Thanks!🙏😁

[@andreventer8734]

Aggenee Al man!! Jy maak my honger

[@JustOfftheHighway]

😋😆 Ek het sommer vandag gekoop!

[@GreatNationUnitedSACitizeGNUSA]

SOUTH AFRICANS FAVOURITE IS BRAAI AND PAP.

[@badendowie4889]

ROMA'S Fish n chips in Dawnview

[@unwoke1652]

What's with the outlandish cutlery? Slap tjips is eaten by hand in South Africa

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Filmed to comply with lockdown regulations at the time.

[@annikestrydom]

Hier die plaas girl kon net slap chips eet wanneer ek vir my Ouma in die dorp Benoni gaan kuier het. WOW dit was te lekker, dees dae is jy gelukkig as jy ń chips winkel kry wat weet hoe om dit reg na jou smaak te doen. 👌

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Dis waar. Hulle moet dit self sny en nie klaar gesny en bevrore koop nie.

[@corneliabronkhorst6069]

I absolutely love slap tjips, but you can only eat that much. I will never throw th leftovers away. It makes the lekkerste tjip soup. Some boiled water and mayonaise and cook it a bit and ... try it.

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Sounds yummy!

[@pieterholtzhausen2496]

I like your car!!!

[@barroompoet]

Thanks, Pieter. She's a beaut. Check out Episode 2 and you'll see how she started after months in lockdown. The Corona beat the corona.

[@ZannaKatoka]

Coronation Store in Benoni has the best slaptjips. Also Portuguese run

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Good advice. I need to get out to Benoni to do a story.

[@jenicarter4190]

I agree 🎉 We live in Benoni, Coronation Cafe is the best!

[@henkmeyer1960]

Slap chips need to beaten by hand.. looks fantastic

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Yum! Yes, I agree. We shot this during the covid restrictions, so we had to be careful to comply.

[@changethewayyouage8139]

Good job now I'm homesick and hungry ~ and the yanks don't know chips at all

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Sounds like it's time for a visit back to SA! 😆

[@ronelvanwyk6984]

Waar is die stuk hand geskeurde brood en peloney

[@JustOfftheHighway]

😋👏

[@carolvanrooyen2488]

😂😂😂😂😂bread polony and slap chips!!! Yea.... as kids we used sit behind the house in the sun sharing our slap chips steaming hot freshly baked crispy white bread 🍞 pull pieces off and chow it all down with the local house helps ... and a pot of that green stuff ... YUMMM!!!

[@michaelroebuck1340]

Spar True North Rd Mulbarton. Best Slap Chips Ever.

[@malcolm282]

It's called cream soba for a reason 😂

[@JustOfftheHighway]

😂

[@nickydavis893]

We call it a green ambulance!

[@lynnemcalister4239]

Your comment regarding tomato sauce. Botanically, tomato is a fruit not a vegetable. "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.” 😉

[@JustOfftheHighway]

You got me! 😆🍅

[@lindenhardy9021]

A tomato is a fruit, not a vegetable!😂

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Okay. So then I enjoy slap chips with fruit salad. 😜

[@vincentdevos8982]

Can they sell slsp ships in Australia ?

[@JustOfftheHighway]

You'll have to ask an Aussie, I'm afraid.

[@ShannonSouthAfrica]

I know Brett. Related to David?

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Will have to ask David.

[@ShannonSouthAfrica]

@@JustOfftheHighway Thanks. They must be. Its not a common surname.

[@tillabezuidenhout6460]

We call them slap chips.

[@camillaswart3959]

Don't forget salt and vinegar

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Oh yes! Coarse salt and brown vinegar.

[@camillaswart3959]

@@JustOfftheHighway I prefer white vinegar and lots of it.

[@estellawobker3568]

That are not a chip 😂😂😂😂 The Old Girl in KZN SOUTH AFRICA. 😂😂

[@mathysbotha9832]

Not with a fork you don't!

[@glywnniswells9480]

Kalkies rocks

[@JustOfftheHighway]

So I've been told.

[@izakbarnard8859]

Time fries...

[@barroompoet]

😆😜

[@empret7704]

Lot of salt en vinegar 😂 vat free 😊😅

[@JustOfftheHighway]

😆

[@unwoke1652]

ek leef met diabetes is bang vir als wat te eet is. maar ek is nie bang as my pensie verlang en ek kry tog so lus vir stukkie gebakte vis regte porratjips by die hope is in waterkantstraat te kope

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Briljant! Dankie.

[@johanvanzyl8479]

Ag asb kortbroek ouboet - Ambiance van Kalkbaai vir chips - F*k - Chips is anywhere en pavement kos. Stasie klink n beter plek!

[@winner7282]

You are not allowed to eat slap chips with cutlery. SA rule. And it must be wrapped in tissue paper and then white paper, not styrofoam.

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Filmed to comply with lockdown regulations at the time.

[@francoislegrange395]

Dont you think it's funny that the so called virus had table manners .please have the humility to look into flatearth I know it sounds ridiculous I thought so to in 2015 Mutch love flatearth farmer❤ those good old days are over I shiver when I think of our kid's future if they dont realise that they are completely mind controlled

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Love the phrase that "the virus had table manners". Thanks for your comment. We might not agree on everything, but I definitely believe that people need to equip themselves with a wide variety of views.

[@jennyvanniekerk9600]

As a fellow slapchip lover where i live (a small east rand town) its become horrible. Owners are too cheap to change oil. Now we get rancid chips🤮

[@JustOfftheHighway]

Awful! Perhaps it's a small business opportunity?

[@jennyvanniekerk9600]

@@JustOfftheHighway there are too many homebakers cafes etc and one is worse than the other. So i make my own.😄