Menu item in Irish fast food outlets
3-in-1 Alternative names Place of origin Ireland Serving temperature Hot in a takeaway container Main ingredients
A 3-in-1 , trio or three-in-one , is a fast-food dish consisting of chips , boiled rice (or egg fried rice ), and curry sauce served in a single foil tray or plastic container.[ 4] It became popular in Ireland as a dish from chip shops and Chinese restaurants in the early twenty-first century.[ 1] It developed a cult-following in the 2010s,[ 3] [ 5] [ 6] [ 7] [ 8] and media-outlets debated the merits of it compared to a spice bag which became popular around the same time.[ 9] [ 10]
Related dishes (four-,[ 11] [ 4] five-in one) contain additional ingredients such as chicken balls , or chicken or beef pieces.[ 12]
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^ a b Cuddihy, Tony (18 March 2019). "Ranking Ireland's 17 most popular 'hangover foods' from worst to best" . JOE.ie . Archived from the original on 26 April 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2024 .
^ Loftus, Valerie (14 August 2015). "8 reasons why the 3 in 1 will always have a place in Irish hearts" . Dailyedge.ie . Archived from the original on 16 August 2015. Retrieved 9 September 2024 .
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^ Leggett, Tabatha (13 August 2015). "There's A Secret Way Of Eating Curry That You Need To Know About" . BuzzFeed . Archived from the original on 13 August 2015. Retrieved 9 September 2024 .
^ " "Can't Get A Decent 3-in-1 For Love Nor Money" Tánaiste Criticises China During Official Visit" . Waterford Whispers News (satire) . 4 September 2024. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2024 .
^ Lloyd, Brian (22 January 2020). "Spice Bag voted as Ireland's favourite takeaway dish" . Entertainment.ie . Archived from the original on 9 September 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2024 .
^ Piotrowska, Kinga (16 November 2023). "The personalities behind the mics: Jim-Jim, Zeinab and Crossy tackle rapid fire questions" . FM104 . Archived from the original on 16 November 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2024 .
^ McDonald, Elizabeth (24 July 2024). "If you haven't tried Irish-Chinese food, you've dropped the (chicken) ball" . Delicious.com.au . Archived from the original on 10 September 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2024 .
^ "WATCH: The ultimate fakeaway - '4 in 1' Chinese" . Irish Independent . 25 March 2018. Archived from the original on 9 September 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2024 .