Smashing Pumpkins rocker reveals he’s become a huge fan of popular Australian condiment and wants to ‘make a million dollars’ by selling it back home in America
The Smashing Pumpkins are currently touring Australia.
And during their visit to Down Under, the American grunge band discovered a local delicacy: chicken salt.
Guitarist James Iha has become so enamored with the condiment, which is typically served on French fries – which Australians call hot chips – that he wants to take it home.
The 55-year-old told the audience at the group’s show in Sydney this week that he could earn a penny doing it.
‘It is great here. I had chicken salt fries, and I was like, God damn it, what’s on those fries?’ he said.
The Smashing Pumpkins are currently touring Australia. And during their visit to Down Under, the American grunge band discovered a local delicacy: chicken salt. In the photo: James Iha
Guitarist James Iha has become so enamored with the condiment, which is usually served on French fries or what Aussies call hot chips, that he wants to take it home
Or crisps. And they said “chicken salt”. I said, “I’ve got to get some of it, bring it back to America and make a million dollars.”
“So, for all of you who like chicken salt, this next new song is for you,” he added.
Chicken salt is a very popular condiment in Australia, where it is served in place of regular salt on chips and other fried items.
It is usually made of salt and sugar, but also seasonings such as garlic, onion and paprika and flavor enhancers.
The 55-year-old told the audience at the group’s show in Sydney this week that he could earn a penny doing it. ‘It is great here. I had chicken salt fries, and I was like, God damn it, what’s on those fries?’ he said
Or crisps. And they said “chicken salt”. I said, “I have to get some of it, bring it back to America and make a million dollars,” he added
Chicken salt is a very popular condiment in Australia, where it is served in place of regular salt on chips and other fried items. It is usually made from salt and sugar, as well as seasonings such as garlic, onion, and paprika, and flavor enhancers
Despite being a staple in Down Under, it’s not often available in other parts of the world.
The current Smashing Pumpkins lineup includes Billy Corgan, 56, Jimmy Chamberlain, 58, Jeff Schroeder, 49, and Jack Bates, 33.
The band will then play in Melbourne on Saturday, before further gigs in Adelaide, Newcastle and the Gold Coast for the rest of the month.
The band will then play in Melbourne on Saturday, before further gigs in Adelaide, Newcastle and the Gold Coast for the remainder of the month. Smashing Pumpkins are pictured
