To be able to sell cheap food and still make a profit, fast food outlets may sell cheaper cuts of meat and low-cost chips.Four in five fast food outlets are independent outlets (rather than large chain) and many are ‘chicken shops’ selling mainly or exclusively fried chicken and chips (with typical prices between £1.50 and £3.00).In general, fast food outlets provide quick, accessible and affordable food.There are a considerable number of fast food outlets and fried chicken shops Large doner kebab or burgers (such as those with two patties) with mayonnaise and no saladīreaded or battered chicken or fish patties/burgers/nuggets or other battered items such as onion ringsĪ plain burger (with or without a bun) with saladĭeli sandwiches (check ingredients), grilled chicken and salads, if availableīaked potato wedges or small portion of thick cut chipsĪs above in Fast food burger bars and kebabsĪ word on fast food and fried chicken outlets Small portion of chips with no salt – or try sharingįruit or vegetable bag for kids, if available Shish kebab (skewer with whole cuts of meat or fish and usually grilled) with pitta bread and salad Standard size plain grilled burgers rather than large or supersize options Soya sauce in large amounts (it’s very high in salt) Special/egg-fried rice and fried noodle dishes Sag aloo (spinach & potatoes), aloo gobi (potatoes & cauliflower), broccoli/sag (spinach)/bhindi (okra)/cauliflower/mushroom bhaji

Tarka dahl (lentils), chana masala (chickpeas) Steamed vegetables/tofu/fish/seafood dishes Tandoori chicken or other meat or fish, tikka dishes (cooked on a skewer without sauce), madras (or other dry curries cooked with tomatoes), vegetable curries, dahl (lentils) or channa dahl (chickpeas) Soup noodles with a clear broth and plenty of vegetables Stir-fried dishes with lots of vegetables like chow mein or chop suey with beef, chicken, prawn or steamed fish/tofu Poppadums, parathas, samosa, onion bhajis (fried) Prawn crackers, pancake/spring rolls, fishcakes, sesame prawn toast and sweet and sour battered balls Grilled Satay skewers with peanut dipping sauce on the side

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