Cooking with Platypus: Homemade Fish & Chips

[Participant]

I wouldn't fry the fish in Olive Oil, it has a relatively strong flavour. A ground nut or vegetable oil would be much better.

I guess that depends on whether or not you like said flavour.

 

[Burnsy2023]

I guess that depends on whether or not you like said flavour.

I like the flavour, but I also like the flavour of the fish and olive oil will just overpower it's subtle notes.

 

[Ewaf]

I'm so making this tomorrow!

EDIT: My housemate says if I cook with oil in a pan like that I'll burn my face off. Is this true?

 

[Ahleckz]

I'm so making this tomorrow!

EDIT: My housemate says if I cook with oil in a pan like that I'll burn my face off. Is this true?

Properly loled! Well played.
On a serious note, as long as you don't put water in the hot oil you'll be fine.
Still laughing.

 

[Ewaf]

I'm a student so I'm a nub at cooking

 

[Ahleckz]

Water and hot oil = fire. Make sure your fish is dry (pat it with a tea towel before frying it) and not frozen. If there is a fire, get a wet towel and place it on the fire. DO NOT ADD WATER!
It'll spit quite violently when you put the fish in, but that's normal. Just don't leave it the pan when it's cooking. Then, when you've finished cooking just take the pan off the heat and put it to one side. Don't pour water into it until the oil has cooled down. Alternatively, you can reuse the oil (pour it into its own container WHEN IT'S COOLED, and label it 'frying oil' or something).

I worked in a chippy for 5 years (so had lots of open hot oil), we only had one fire which was caused by someone being a total idiot. They are quite rare if you have a bit of common sense.
Best of luck.

 

[Clipsey]

What's the best temp to cook the chips on to give a 'fried' texture? (and don't say fry 'em )

 

[fidget]

for this method I have baked the chips

**shudder**

And the peas should be mushy

The fish looks nice though

 

[qqg3]

That looks delicious!!
This one I might actually have to try as getting a decent fish'n'chips over here is nigh on impossible!

Agreed. Good and simple recipe, cheers sir.

 

[Pate]

£11.28 for the fish?

Bloody hell that's more than I spend on my meals during the week lololol.

 

[rotters]

marrowfat peas instead, and some tartar sauce. fish looks nice, chips looked a little soggy...but it wouldnt stop me noshing the lot.



rotters

 

[Castiel]

Platypus, I am really impressed at your OP.

Well written, easy to follow, brilliant photos and a great way to cook chips that I have never seen before.

Well done.

 

[Mark A]

Looks nice, but i bet the chips aren't as good as chippy chips. I've tried and tried to get them the same but can never get anywhere near. I'm sure there must be some sort of closely guarded secret ingredient they add to the oil or something .

 

[Participant]

Looks nice, but i bet the chips aren't as good as chippy chips. I've tried and tried to get them the same but can never get anywhere near. I'm sure there must be some sort of closely guarded secret ingredient they add to the oil or something .

Well they're deep fried for a start.

 

[mithrandir]

Looks good but needs mushy peas and tartare sauce!
I had beer battered fish and chips yesterday (restaurant) - wasn't that great tbh. (The food at the restaurant was substandard).

 

[Hotwired]

Fillets have skin on, those are skinless and trimmed = loins.

 

[Glaucus]

You need a chipping potato, also you want low eater content. After boiling drain and allow to steam dry. Then place in fridge uncovered for several hours then for, even better tripple cook.

 

[Freefaller]

Yum. That is all.

 

[PeterNem]

you should try boiling the chips first next time thats how you make perfect chips with frying them its how you get the crunch texture because of the starch coming out

This. Cook chips just like roast potatoes.

 

[Flare]

Looks awesome but i'd say use a more sustainable fish than cod, plus it would be a lot cheaperl