An American couple living in the UK have just discovered they’ve been binning a tasty UK takeaway staple for years, and who can blame them? Brianna and Thomas moved from the States in 2022 and bring their followers along for the ride on TikTok, where they share the quirky cultural surprises they’ve encountered.
Their latest revelation? The mystery item they’d been tossing in the bin with every Chinese takeaway order. It looked like Styrofoam, they said, and so they simply stored it away, unsure of its purpose. The big reveal came when they asked their followers what this strange treat was, only to be met with an avalanche of responses: “They’re prawn crackers!”
For anyone from the UK, prawn crackers are the ultimate Chinese takeaway treat, often given for free and perfect for dipping or enjoying solo. But for Brianna and Thomas, they were a complete mystery. Over in America, Chinese takeaways typically come with fortune cookies instead, so this crispy snack never made it onto their radar.
After some gentle encouragement from their British followers – and a little trial and error with some leftover curry – the couple finally gave the prawn crackers a try. The verdict? “Not bad,” and certainly a game-changer once they discovered the tasty curry-dipping technique.
Turns out, these now-beloved snacks are unheard of back home for the Mortons. In good humour, they laughed off their three-year oversight, sharing in another video, “We thought they were put in the order by accident!”
It’s all part of the fun as Brianna and Thomas navigate their way through UK culture, one prawn cracker at a time. If you’re curious about the small surprises that cultural exchanges can bring, be sure to check out their humorous journey through the looking glass of Britain.