The white chips starters in Paris China-restaurant

[Arild Krovoll]

So sorry - this might be off topic:

I was dining in a lovely Chinese - rest. in quartier latin, nearby Cluny.

First, they served me a basket of "chips", white and very crispy "things", somewhat salty.

I had to look at the other guestes, at first I thought this was part of the decorations. It tasted very good, a salt starter perfect for the big meal to come.

Anyone who would like to tell me the name of this (also in english)? Do you serve it in London?

[Benoît]

French call these chips "Chips chinoises"... (Crispy Chips made with shrimps).
You can very easily buy some in supermarket.

In London, I don't know...

[stu harris]

In London they're prawn crackers.

[Arild Krovoll]

Krupuk !!

Aaah!

http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krupuk

I didnt understand much of that wikipedia - article, sorry.

[stu harris]

There's an english version, Arild. Simply substitute en for the fr in the URL.