[nicola001]

all i can say is WOW lol.
you dont kno what a fish and chip shop is.
are u being serious or having a giggle

[Retroman]

If they're american, then it's no wonder they don't know what a fish and chip shop is...

1. Because they don't have them over there.
2. Because "chips" to them means crisps, so fish and crisps would sound a bit random to say the least.

Basically it's a place people go to get meals to take home with them, or a takeaway if you're familiar with that term.

Problem is you have "fries" over there, which are thin like from mcdonalds.
So it's hard to explain what chips are, but they're basically fries but bigger and thicker =]

They usually serve fish and chips, as well as pies, sausages and plenty of other foods. They usually serve canned drinks too.

[Dr43%er]

Ok, What you have is a fillet of fish, usually cod or haddock. The fish is then dipped in batter and deep fried. Batter is a mix of water and flour, you can add salt or beer to taste.

Battered Fish recipe.

For a crispy batter, mix 125g plain flour with 10fl oz (1/2 pint) beer, or sparkling water. Add the liquid slowly, and beat until the batter is smooth. Coat your fish in flour, knocking off any excess, before dipping in the batter. Make sure it is coated well! Then fry in hot oil for 4-5 mins, until the batter is golden and crispy.

Key success factors or issues are:

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Getting the fat really hot - testing it by dropping in a teaspoon of batter which should puff and float. If it sinks, the oil is too cold.
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The choice of oil is vital. English fish and chips fans swear by beef dripping, but many would prefer a plain odourless oil such as corn or sunflower.
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The choice of beer is important too. A recent prizewinner in a TV cook-off knocked the socks off judges by using a full-bodied beer rather than the more usual lager.
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Adding a bit of something fizzy at the last moment increases the puff-up factor, if that's what you're looking for. What's the point of adding fizzy water early in the mixing if you're going to beat out the bubbles? As always, experiment and see what suits you.
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As a recipe, you could try folding a suitable size and shape of fish fillet around a piece of cheese and cooked ham before pinning it with a small soaked-in-water cocktail stick and then battering and cooking.




As has been pointed out, British chips are what you would call fries, but they are on steroids compared to your thin fries. A chip would be like 4-6 fries in one.

The mouth-watering great British chip is easy to recreate. Just follow this recipe.

Recommended serving

125-175g (4-6oz) potatoes per person.

Preparation

Peel the potatoes and cut them into large, even-sized chips. Place in a bowl of cold water until required to remove excess starch. Drain and dry well, then place in small batches in a chip basket for the traditional method, or in a bowl for even chips.

Traditional method

Heat the oil, preferably sunflower or corn, to 190C/375F, then lower the chips into the oil and fry for five to six minutes, until soft but not browned. Shake the basket a couple of times to ensure even cooking.

Lift out of the basket and drain the chips on absorbent kitchen paper, whilst heating the oil to 200C/400F. The cooking process can be halted at this stage until required.

Return the chips to the oil for two to three minutes to brown. Drain well and serve immediately. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Malt Vinegar is a must for British fish and chips.

This is a pic of some fish and chips from a chip shop.



Hope this helps.

nicola001, If the poster is from the US then they will more than likely never have seen UK fish and chips. In the same way you may not know what a Taco Bell is. Of course you may have heard of them but they are not well known over here.

[Conor]

Most members are forgeting, fish and chip shops don't just sell fish and chips, they also sell:

Pies
Mushy peas/beans and other sauses dips
Burgers (Millions of verieties)
Pasties (It's a Welsh food)
Hot dogs
Sausage supper

and tonnes of other fatty foods!

[Retroman]

Most members are also forgetting that northern chip chops OWN southern chip shops =]

They're always ten times better for some reason, and there's many more of them up north.

[Dr43%er]

"Pasties (It's a Welsh food)" I think the Cornish may be wanting words with you on that statement.

Yes, chip shops do sell other foods, but I thought it was better to get the concept of what a Fish and Chip shop (a chippy) is. I think it is the fat that is used that makes the chip, I may be wrong though.

[Conor]

Originally posted by Dr43%er
"Pasties (It's a Welsh food)" I think the Cornish may be wanting words with you on that statement.

Yes, chip shops do sell other foods, but I thought it was better to get the concept of what a Fish and Chip shop (a chippy) is. I think it is the fat that is used that makes the chip, I may be wrong though.

Sorry, I thought Cornwall was in Wales.

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Chewy
Its an Airport

LMAO.

What Avatar are you all on about? Ann's has a picture of Lacey Turner in it.

[Dr43%er]

Everything you need to know on fish and chips.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fish_and_chips

Conor. Cornwall is a county in England, not Wales. They would like to be their own country and many see themselves as Cornish, not English.

This accurate map should help.

[Matt]

Originally posted by GiRTh

LMAO.

What Avatar are you all on about? Ann's has a picture of Lacey Turner in it.

It was yesterday GiRTh... all in the past

[Dr43%er]

Forgot to finish what i was saying about the fats. Up north they are more likely to use beef dripping to cook the chips in as a posed to corn or vegetable oil down south. dripping tastes better but it means that veterinarians can't have them.

[GiRTh]

Originally posted by Matt

It was yesterday GiRTh... all in the past

I see.

[Retroman]

Originally posted by Dr43%er
This accurate map should help.

Ahaha, that's beautiful!
The only word to describe such a masterpiece.

Best place for fish and chips = Blackpool.
And also a frequently award winning chip shop in Skipton, Lancashire.

[skipton is only small, so if you ever went there you'd find the chip shop instantly, it's on a river front, near a bridge, with benches outside overlooking the water.]

You should try either of those places before you die, if you haven't already.

[Dr43%er]

I thank you.

[GiRTh]

Whats the name of the award winning shop in Grimsby?

[Twentyfivehourday]

i say chish and fips it rhymes and usually turns a smile

[cgimusic]

Originally posted by Dr43%er
Everything you need to know on fish and chips.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fish_and_chips

Conor. Cornwall is a county in England, not Wales. They would like to be their own country and many see themselves as Cornish, not English.

This accurate map should help.

Well my picture has colour on it!

I will upload it now.

[Sam!]

Originally posted by Noel
Do the USA have takeaways?

Takeaways came from Usa! haha Mcdonalds, KFC, Burger King all from USA

[Retroman]

Originally posted by Funky Sam
Takeaways came from Usa! haha Mcdonalds, KFC, Burger King all from USA

That's what we call them...
But that doesn't necessarily mean they know what the term "takeaway" means.

They call all of those things fast food.
As for takeaway, im really not sure.

Cgimusic likes his image so much he posted it twice, and said the same thing about it twice! it's THAT good lol.

[cgimusic]

Originally posted by Retroman

That's what we call them...
But that doesn't necessarily mean they know what the term "takeaway" means.

They call all of those things fast food.
As for takeaway, Im really not sure.

Cgimusic likes his image so much he posted it twice, and said the same thing about it twice! it's THAT good lol.

Stupid computer doubble posted. I have deleted one of them. soz.

[DreadPirate]

What a stupid question is he taking the piss?

[Retroman]

Originally posted by DreadPirate
What a stupid question is he taking the p**s?

1. It's already been explained why it isn't a stupid question.
2. That's a rather large sig you have there! You might want to change it to something smaller, though of course it's upto you...but someone might change it for you otherwise, as it doesn't comply with the forums signiture size rules.

[DreadPirate]

Its funny you should say that Retroman, I put this picture up a couple of weeks ago then when I came back it had gone. I thought maybe Id used it at a different site and not got round to putting it on here, but now you say that, Im thinking maybe someone cancelled it off my thing. Hmmm

Its not meant to be so big anyway, it was atleast half that size when found it, it surprised me when it came out so big. Maybe theyll let me keep it, well have to wait and see. Its a good pic though innit.

[Billy]

Is there any way you could make it smaller? It stretches the whole page out

[Retroman]

Originally posted by DreadPirate
Its funny you should say that Retroman, I put this picture up a couple of weeks ago then when I came back it had gone. I thought maybe Id used it at a different site and not got round to putting it on here, but now you say that, Im thinking maybe someone cancelled it off my thing. Hmmm

Its not meant to be so big anyway, it was atleast half that size when found it, it surprised me when it came out so big. Maybe theyll let me keep it, well have to wait and see. Its a good pic though innit.

I could always make it smaller for you if you like?
Or add a border and write your name on it too?

That way it won't be removed.
Or perhaps turn it into a rectangular banner like my Gaara one? with a picture of the pirate on the right, with your name on the left.