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exmadscientist:
Reliable sources inform me that fries chips all my cooking will become significantly better if I learn to wield the majesty and power of chicken salt. Unreliable sources fail to inform me how to actually acquire the stuff in the US, where it is sufficiently uncommon that even the international markets around here don't have it.

I see various brands and options on eBay and a few direct-from-Oz options with huge shipping charges. Are there any brands I should be seeking out in particular or sources that have good shipping rates or good add-ons (I'm not averse to making a big order if it's full of the good stuff)?

Or even anyone who carries the real stuff here in the US?

jpanhalt:
That's a new term for me.  My original thought was a variation of KFC's "secret" recipe.  Most American versions seem to have thyme.  The Aussie versions I saw didn't have thyme.

Amazon sells several brands for $8 to $12, which is probably reasonable the cost of spices.  Even Home Deport advertises it. Sorry to be Captain Obvious.

tooki:
Not the same thing, but something that perhaps fits a similar role, of being a umami-boosting delicious powder that goes well on almost anything: McCormick Umami Seasoning

https://www.mccormick.com/spices-and-flavors/herbs-and-spices/blends/all-purpose-seasoning-unami-with-mushroom-and-onion

The dominant flavor is actually mushroom, and I absolutely love the stuff on red meats in particular. It’s also fantastic for gravies, and it’s also tasty sprinkled onto fresh tomatoes. I am quite sad that I have used up my last jar of it, so I need to go back to USA and get some more…


As for chicken salt: also not the same thing, but have you ever used Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder? (They often call it simply “chicken powder”.) Unlike western bouillon powder/cubes, whose seasonings make it incompatible with most Asian dishes, the Chinese-style chicken powder doesn’t really contain any herbs or spices, so its flavor profile is “uncommitted” and can work in any cuisine. But it’s also yummy sprinkled on fries.

And what about just plain high quality chicken bouillon powder?

I wanted a rude username:

--- Quote from: jpanhalt on August 25, 2024, 10:12:32 am ---Amazon sells several brands for $8 to $12

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Yeah, just get the Mitani one, that's the original.

Use it like you'd use normal salt. It works better on bland foods, which might be why it suits chicken so well. Really adds life to chips (French fries) too.

Halcyon:
There are plenty of brands available, obviously that will depend on where in the world you are. Amazon is a good start.

There isn't an exact recipe and brands vary a lot. The main ingredients you're looking for are usually typically regular sea salt, with some having a blend of salt and MSG and some kind of chicken flavouring. The "regular" variety will include some kind of non-descript chicken "flavour", while the vegetarian versions rely more on the herbs/spices etc...

The blend of herbs/spices also vary a lot, some include very few (garlic and/or onion powder is common) while some add things like bell pepper powder and soy sauce powder. Curcumin/Turmeric is sometimes added for that distinct yellow colour.

Many commercial kitchens will probably use the "Masterfoods" brand (owned by Mars Foodservices). They list their ingredients as:
Salt 73%, Natural Flavours (Chicken) 20%, Rice Flour, Garlic, Onion, Colour (Turmeric Oleoresin). Saxa also do one.

You might even try making your own:

https://www.instructables.com/How-Make-Chicken-Salt-Australias-Best-Kept-Secret/


--- Quote from: tooki on August 25, 2024, 01:14:01 pm ---And what about just plain high quality chicken bouillon powder?

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That would make for a good approximation, however I would avoid some of the cubes as I suspect they might be a little too concentrated. Those are designed to go into liquids to make stock, as opposed to be consumed as a condiment. You might try something like the Vegeta stock powders. I find them to be less intense.

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