With Zendaya and Florence Pugh taking an interest in "spice bags," one of Ireland's most popular takeaway dishes, a culinary expert has shared tips for making it at home! Pugh, who starred alongside Cillian Murphy in "Oppenheimer," mentioned that although she’d heard about the dish, she missed the chance to try it while filming " The Wonder " in Ireland in 2022. "I don't know why I didn't, but I had a lot of Guinness ," Pugh admitted during a recent interview alongside her "Dune: Part Two" co-star Zendaya. Zendaya, on the other hand, said she had never heard of it, stating, "I feel left out, cause, actually, I'm Irish and Scottish on my grandmother's side.
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" Reflecting on this unexpected crossover, Head of Culinary, Hannah Duxbury from food box delivery service HelloFresh Ireland, commented "It's surreal seeing Hollywood stars Zendaya and Florence Pugh inspired by an Irish classic, the spice bag - it's such an unlikely clash of cultures. "Who knows, maybe we’ll see spice bags popping up on takeaway menus across America." She added: “A spice bag is essentially a mix of crispy chicken, red peppers, onions, chili, and chips, all seasoned with a mix of spices, and served in a paper bag.
” Sign up to IrishCentral's newsletter to stay up-to-date with everything Irish! The key to a flavourful spice bag is the seasoning blend. Combine 1 tsp of chili flakes, 1 tsp of Chinese five spice, 1/2 tsp of white pepper, and 1/2 tsp of chili powder in a bowl..