Best 4 English Fish And Chips Recipes
For those longing for a taste of classic British culinary tradition, look no further than the timeless duo of fish and chips. Originating in the vibrant streets of England, this delectable dish has captured the hearts of food lovers worldwide, becoming a symbol of British comfort food. Whether enjoyed by the seaside, in a traditional pub, or in the warmth of your own home, the perfect English fish and chips experience lies in the marriage of crispy, golden-fried batter and flaky, succulent fish, accompanied by fluffy chips and a generous helping of tartar sauce, mushy peas, or malt vinegar. Let's embark on a culinary journey to uncover the secrets of creating the ultimate English fish and chips at home, ensuring an unforgettable taste of this iconic British delicacy.
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REAL ENGLISH FISH AND CHIPS WITH YORKSHIRE BEER BATTER
I was taught how to cook fish and chips by my mum when I was about 12 years old; we were living in Hong Kong at the time and it was my mum's way of treating us to a little bit of home as a treat! My mum had this recipe written down on the back of an old envelope stuck inside her Be-Ro cookbook from 1952 - I never use any other method now! One trick is to make sure that everything is prepared and assembled ready for frying takeoff!!! If you are cooking for two or more people, have your oven on with a lined tray to keep the fish and chips warm. If you really want to be totally authentic, cut up squares of greaseproof paper and sheets of newspaper - place the fish and chips onto the greaseproof paper and then into a sheet of newspaper. All you need now is a pickled onion, salt and MALT VINEGAR! TIPS for CHIPS: I notice one reviewer had difficulty with the chips. Here are a few tips or tricks for chips: Make sure they are DRIED thoroughly. Make sure the fat is VERY hot - 190 degrees C. Certain potatoes are better for chipping, such as King Edwards, Desiree, Majestic, Maris Piper, and Romano. You can soak the chips for an hour before the first frying - it extracts excess starch, which helps in the "crisping" process! Always drain them thoroughly before serving. I hope these tips will help!
Provided by French Tart
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat fat up in a chip pan or automatic deep fat fryer - mine has a chip setting which is 190°C.
- Peel the potatoes and cut into chunky sized chips. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
- Fry chips for about 3 minutes until soft but NOT coloured. Drain and shake well and set to one side.
- Put some flour onto a plate. Dredge the fish fillets in the flour thoroughly - this is VERY important, it stops the batter sliding off when fried! Leave the fish fillets in the flour whilst you make the batter.
- Some people say you should make the batter at least one hour before - I have found little difference - so make it before if it is convenient or now!
- Put flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt and pepper into a large roomy bowl. Add the beer gradually, stop when you have a thick coating type of batter. Drink any beer that is left! Whisk thoroughly until it is smooth and there are no lumps.Add the lemon juice OR a splash of malt vinegar if desired. Mix thoroughly again.
- Have your plates, newspaper or whatever ready for eating!
- Adjust deep fat fryer to fish frying temperature of 160°C.
- Take one fillet of fish at a time and holding it by the tail or thin end (!) swirl it around the batter until well coated - plunge into hot fat immediately. As soon as it has crisped up and set, add your other fillets one at a time, taking out the first ones as they cook - about 6 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness. Place onto a tray and keep warm in the oven.
- Turn up the heat setting to 190°C again and cook your chips until golden and crisp.
- Serve on plates or newspaper with salt & vinegar!
- All you need now is a pint of warm beer and Coronation Street on the TV to set the scene!
- This batter is great for small fish goujons, chicken goujons and also tempura vegetables too.
ENGLISH-STYLE FISH AND CHIPS
Steps:
- Heat 3-inches of the oil in a deep fryer to 325 degrees F. Alternately, heat 3-inches of oil in a deep pot.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into chips, about the size of your index finger. Put the potatoes in the oil. Fry the chips for 2 to 3 minutes; they should not be crisp or fully cooked at this point. Remove the chips with a spider strainer or slotted spoon, to a paper towel-lined platter to drain.
- Crank the oil temperature up to 375 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and egg. Pour in the soda water and whisk to a smooth batter. Spread the rice flour on a plate. Dredge the fish pieces in the rice flour and then dip them into the batter, letting the excess drip off.
- Put the chips in the bottom of the fryer basket and carefully submerge in the hot oil. Carefully wave the battered fish into the bubbling oil before dropping them in on top of the chips. Fry the fish and chips for 4 to 5 minutes until crispy and brown. Remove the basket and drain the fish and chips on paper towels; season lightly with salt. Serve wrapped in a newspaper cone with malt vinegar and/or tartar sauce.
- Tartar Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped capers
- 1 tablespoon chopped cornichons
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Dash hot sauce
- In a small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Chill before serving to let the flavors marry.
- Yield: about 1 1/4 cups
ENGLISH SEASIDE TANGY TARTAR SAUCE FOR FISH AND CHIPS
Whitby and Scarborough on the North Yorkshire coast of England were the places of inspiration for me with this recipe, they specialise in locally caught fish, perfect for this iconic English dish. Whereas fish and chips are usually only accompanied by salt and vinegar (Malt vinegar please!) when eaten out of newspaper, when eaten in a Fish and Chip Cafe or Restaurant, you are always served this tartar sauce with your meal, tangy and wonderful with the fish especially and a squeeze of lemon. If I close my eyes I can almost imagine the sun on my face and the salty smell in the air, with seagulls wheeling around above, and the smell of that special supper or lunch to follow, after exploring the little cobbled streets. This is a bit of a cheats version as it uses ready made mayonnaise; however, if you do make your own, then please use your own home-made mayo for this recipe, as I often do. Now all you need is a sun hat, a deck chair and plenty of time to do nothing before enjoying your fish supper!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Onions
Time 10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. ( Allow the flavours to infuse for an hour before serving).
- Place in an airtight jar or container and store in the fridge for up to one week.
- Serve with fish and chips or ALL manner of seafood and fish!
"GOOD OLE ENGLISH FISH AND CHIPS"
Steps:
- 1. Cut the fries the length of your pinky finger. Place in water 30min.
- 2. Drain water when ready to cook. Have a deep fryer or skillet 325 degrees. Cook 5 minutes
- 3. Fry then again 15 minutes. Drain and salt and place in oven till ready to use.
- 4. For the fish add soda water, ale, and egg mixture into the flour mixture and mix together till smooth.
- 5. Dredge the cut fish into the flour and soda water mixture. Let excess drip off.
- 6. Fry till golden brown 5 minutes. Add lemon, tarter sauce and malt vinegar.
- 7. Try this it works just as well. Buy fish batter in a box add your soda water and ale. Dip fish and fry.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality cod or haddock fillets. Fresh fish will have a firm texture and a mild, sweet flavor.
- Soak the fish in milk for 30 minutes before frying. This will help to remove any impurities and make the fish more tender.
- Season the fish with salt and pepper before coating it in batter. This will help to enhance the flavor of the fish.
- Use a light and fluffy batter. A heavy batter will weigh down the fish and make it greasy.
- Fry the fish in hot oil until it is golden brown and crispy. The fish should be cooked through but still moist in the center.
- Serve the fish and chips with tartar sauce, malt vinegar, and mushy peas. These traditional accompaniments will help to complete the dish.
Conclusion:
Fish and chips is a classic British dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is a simple dish to make, but it can be difficult to get it just right. By following the tips in this article, you can make sure that your fish and chips are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give fish and chips a try.
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