You might think I have gone a little crazy with the title of this one but honestly this is a seasoning! I was watching Valerie Bertinelli’s show called Valerie’s Home Cooking and she started talking about an Australian seasoning that has become very popular in Australia. On further research I found that it is made with dehydrated and then ground chicken skins. Although this does sound like it would be yummy I was not about to do that. She also did mention a Vegan Chicken Salt. So I did some research and found out that is it turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Well that is very doable.
This sounded delicious to me but what do you use it with you ask? Well, it can season anything but the way the Aussie’s love is on their fries!! Turmeric is a trending spice at the moment and one that we all like in this household. I received a lovely pouch of turmeric from The Taste Box. With a subscription each month you receive a monthly box of gourmet ingredients to help you make great meals for family and friends. The Taste Box helps me be more creative!!! Amber had already dug into the turmeric making these stunning Turmeric Dyed Curry Deviled Eggs and they were a real hit.
We made up a little batch to try on some fries and man, that is really delicious. It takes your plain old french fries to another level and it is such a pretty color too!
Instead of just plain salt why not try this delicious Vegan Chicken Salt. So whip some up today and get this simple seasoning on your fries, chicken, fish, veggies and more!!
Vegan Chicken Salt
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tsp. turmeric
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp. sea salt
Instructions
- Mix spices together and enjoy on fries, chicken, fish, veggies and more.
Nutrition
Comments & Reviews
Alex Clark says
Thanks for sharing more info!
Tara Noland says
You are welcome!
Churba says
Hi! Came across this in 2020 – so I’m gonna spread a little joy to you, and hopefully help a little.
I’m happy to tell you – I don’t know where you looked, but wherever it was, they were all reproductions that took a guess based on the name, rather than the flavor or experience cooking with chicken salt.
Australian chicken salt IS vegan, and contains NO chicken, skins or otherwise – it’s named as such because it’s a salt mix that was originally made for putting on roasted chickens, not because it contains chicken.
The ingredients for the original, proper chicken salt, as beloved across Australia, are onion powder, garlic powder, celery salt, paprika, and a dash of curry powder(In Australia, Keens is the preferred choice). Sometimes there’s MSG in, sometimes not, and sometimes a little vegetarian chicken flavor stock powder(Also containing no chicken, it’s all hydrolysed vegetable protein) can be added.
Of course, I don’t know the mix off the top of my head – Mitani (the standard brand) don’t exactly publish theirs, and most people who make it themselves have their own mixes – but I’m confident in your ability to work something out.
Stay safe, and enjoy cooking.
Tara Noland says
Thank you for this, well I think I have come close then with my version!! I appreciate your information!!
Jorge Interiano says
Awesome post! Your vegan chicken salt looks delicious!
Coincidentally, we are the company whom Valerie Bertinelli spoke of (JADA SPICES). Currently, we are the only Vegan Chicken Salt in the US market. We would love to send you a bottle for you to try! Please visit our website http://www.chickensalt.com and let us know which of our six flavors you’re eager to taste!
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much, I am going to head on over there now!
SherryAnn says
One commercial vegan chicken salt producer suggested using it in place of chicken bullion granules. This worked great in my soup! Thanks so much!
Tara Noland says
Awesome, so glad you liked it!
june says
Thanks for the recipe. I was searching for it all morning after watching Valerie’s Home cooking show,
Tara Noland says
So glad you found it, enjoy!!
Brianne says
I’ve never heard of this before, but I want to try it now! How cool!
Amy Desrosiers says
This is mega intriguing! I have never tried chicken salt, but I do think I would enjoy it a lot!
Sinisa says
Seasoned fries are all the rage. Turmeric is an awesome spice.
Reesa Lewandowski says
I am yet to try turmeric! I love the yellow color it makes! This looks delicious on the fries!
Shauna says
Well, people like to say something tastes like chicken when they can’t put their finger on the taste. I guess they really meant turmeric and garlic salt! LOL
Kathy says
I never thought to make something like this. I love that it’s vegan too. That’s always great. I’m going to give it a try.
Janis says
I have a daughter who only eats vegetarian and prefers vegan foods. I’m definitely going to try your recipe on fries when my college kids come home for the summer.
Claudia Krusch says
I am always looking for new Vegan things to try. I love that this has Turmeric in it. It has so many great health benefits.
Danielle says
This sounds like one of those staple seasonings you need keep on hand at all times. Luckily, I have everything needed to make it! I can’t wait to try it out and might even try it on dinner tonight.
Roger D Willis says
Turmeric has several health benefits, such as anti-inflammation! What a great way to add Turmeric to your diet, if you deal with inflammation!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That sounds awesome! I can see homemade fries with that on it. I actually might like it on some popcorn, too!
Tara Noland says
Ohhh, popcorn, good idea!!
Pamela Morse says
What a great way to get more turmeric into the diet..and tasty. Thanks Tara…making this today!!