In Canada we use cod halibut , salmon
2007-09-01 17:21:42 · 9 answers · asked by Grand pa 7 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
cod and haddock
2007-09-01 17:34:41 · answer #1 · answered by JN 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fish and Chips
Very few people in mainland Britain live more than a few miles from a fish-and-chip shop, therefore very few actually cook this most traditional of British foods! But, for the sake of "tradition," I include instructions here.
1 large or 2 medium potatoes per person, peeled and cut into half-inch thick fingers ("chips")
white fish fillets** - 1 piece per person (cod or haddock, Ling, Huss or Rock Salmon)
4 oz plain flour
pinch of salt
1 egg
quarter pint (150 ml) mixed milk and water
small amount of flour to coat fish
oil or fat to deep-fry
Method
When the chips are first cut, place in cold water to firm up; heat the fat or oil and, whilst it is heating, drain the chips and dry them as much as possible with a clean tea-towel or kitchen paper. When the fat is hot, lower the chips in CAREFULLY, preferably in a chip basket, and cook until they are just beginning to turn golden. Remove from the pan and drain. Meanwhile, prepare the batter for the fish**: beat together the flour, salt, eggs, milk and water (substituting some of the water with beer makes an excellent batter.)
Coat the fish with flour and shake of any excess; hold the fish by the very end and dip into the batter, making sure it is coated entirely. Lower it gently into the hot fat and fry for 5 - 7 minutes, the exact time will depend on the type and thickness of the fish; it will float to the surface of the fat when cooked. Lift out and drain; meanwhile, reheat the fat/oil and cook the chips for a second time - they will not take long and will also float when cooked.
Drain and serve the fish and chips - the traditional accompaniment depends on the part of the British Isles you are in: salt and malt vinegar is most usual, but you can also have tomato ketchup, tartare sauce or, in Yorkshire at least, mint sauce!
2007-09-02 00:55:58 · answer #2 · answered by Cister 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Today there is a wide variety in some shops and although Cod is probably the favourite, Sole and Monk-fish are popular.
2007-09-02 00:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cod pieces
2007-09-06 23:37:38 · answer #4 · answered by createearlybliss 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe they use either Cod or Haddock.
2007-09-02 00:39:38 · answer #5 · answered by Jane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cod
2007-09-02 00:51:54 · answer #6 · answered by yundo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd use chicken and sweet potatoes. I think they use cod, too.
2007-09-03 13:20:40 · answer #7 · answered by Coop 366 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dorry fish, red snapper.
2007-09-09 08:10:53 · answer #8 · answered by chris k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shark,they use to call it "shark & tatey",now they use what you want them to
2007-09-02 00:26:38 · answer #9 · answered by siaosi 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋