Chip butty facts for kids
A classic chip butty made with chips, white bread, and butter
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| Alternative names | Chip sandwich, chip barm, chip roll, chip muffin, chip stottie, piece and chips, hot chip sandwich, chip sarnie, chip cob |
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| Type | Sandwich |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom, Ireland |
| Main ingredients | Bread or a bread roll, butter, chips, and sometimes condiments such as tomato ketchup, malt vinegar, or mayonnaise |
A chip butty is a simple but tasty sandwich. It is filled with hot chips, which are also known as French fries in some places. People often add sauces like ketchup, mayonnaise, or malt vinegar to their chip butty.
The sandwich is usually made with slices of bread or a bread roll. The bread is often spread with butter. You can find chip buttys in fish and chip shops and other casual restaurants. They are very popular in Britain and Ireland.
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What is a Chip Butty?
A chip butty is basically a sandwich with chips inside. The word "butty" is a short way of saying "butter". This is because the bread is usually buttered. It's a quick and easy meal or snack.
Other Names for This Sandwich
This popular sandwich has many different names. These names often depend on the type of bread used or the region where it's eaten. For example, it might be called a chip roll or chip muffin. In some parts of Britain, you might hear it called a chip bap, chip cob, or chip barm. These are all types of bread rolls.
Scallop Butty: A Special Version
In the North of England, you might find a different kind of butty called a scallop butty. Instead of chips, this sandwich uses potato scallops. Potato scallops are thin slices of potato that are covered in batter and then deep-fried. They are crispy and delicious, making a unique sandwich.
See also
- In Spanish: Chip butty para niños
