Fish and chips are one of the most famous dishes worldwide, featuring various sauces and seasonings that can be tailored to personal preference. While the dish typically consists of a battered and fried white fish fillet served with thick-cut fries, the preparation can vary depending on the cook’s taste. These Reddit users prepared their fish and chips!
Fish and Chips With Lager Battered Cod
Reddit user Ratland80 revealed that the recipe she used demanded 15 minutes of preparation, and another 15 minutes to cook it. The ingredients for the beer batter were flour, garlic powder, paprika, one egg, a can of beer, salt and pepper. She also mentioned that the best fish for frying is a lean, white fish with a neutral-flavored.
Fresh Fish and Chips
When cooking fish, the best option is to get it fresh, and Reddit user gap343 revealed that he personally caught the fish that would become this fresh fish and chips dish. He noted: “I caught the fish the day before and foraged the sea asparagus. I used canola oil and the batter is flour, baking powder, spices and a strong ipa.”
Very Seasoned Fish and Chips
Reddit user Phurionlol mentioned that he had to make sure to dry the fish thoroughly beforehand with paper towels, and then wiped off to draw that tiny bit more moisture out. Then, he dredged it in some flour seasoned with salt and pepper, and into a seasoned batter of flour and cornstarch, a pinch of baking powder, and cold beer.
Fish and Chips With a Frosty Beer
The recipe for the dish in the picture was based on 1 cup of self-rising flour, 1/4 tsp of baking powder, 2 tbsp of rice flour, 1/4 tsp of annatto, 1/4 tsp of turmeric, and 1 1/2 cup of beer. While the fish consists of 4- to 9-inch fully thawed and dried fillets, that you have to dust with 2 tbsp of rice flour, place on a rack until ready to cook and add salt and pepper to taste.
Fish and Chips With Double-Fried Chips
Reddit user ianjmcg mentioned that the fish and the tartar sauce are prepared in the traditional way, and the batter consists of self-rising flour, beer, paprika, garlic powder, a bit of cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Regarding double-frying the chips, the user explained: “You have to first fry at 300-325 °F to blanch them, followed by 350-375°F to achieve a crispy exterior and add color.”
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Mahi-Mahi Fish and Peri-Peri Chips with Habanero Tartar Sauce
According to Reddit user discordianofslack, the recipe for the fish was a pretty standard beer-battered preparation. He added that he cut the fillets into quarters and seasoned them with tandoori seasoning before battering and frying. He also revealed that the sauce consists of: 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of pickle relish, 1 tbsp of fresh minced dill, 1 tbsp of lemon juice, 1/4 tsp of freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 a finely minced onion, and 2 tbsp of crispy habanero in olive oil.
Heston Blumenthal’s Fish and Chips
Reddit user [borrado] stated that the recipe was Heston Blumenthal’s, which involves cooking the chips three times and took longer than usual to achieve a good result. He added that the chips had to be boiled until they started to break apart, then placed in the freezer for an hour, fried at a relatively low heat, put back in the freezer for another hour, and finally fried at high heat for the last time, according to the user.
Fish and Chips With Homemade Tartar Sauce
The batter used in this recipe comes from one that the user found online; the key trick he wanted to highlight was using vodka in the batter, as it evaporates faster than other liquids and results in a crispy coating. Additionally, he mentioned that the fries were cooked in an air fryer for about 15 minutes at 400°F.
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Lemon, Dill and Beer Fish and Chips
Reddit user Scarlet_Baroness revealed that the fish shown in the image was haddock, noting that it was one of the first times she had eaten fish, as it was not part of her usual diet. Finally, she mentioned that her partner is the one who eats more fish, and was therefore the one to try her version.
Fish and Fries
Reddit user awcadwel revealed the recipe for this dish. She mentioned it’s Alaskan cod that was dry-brined, dredged in all-purpose flour, with beer batter and cornstarch. The tartar sauce consists of mayonnaise, lemon, a dash of tarragon vinegar, dill, tiny French pickles, and a little Dijon. She also mentioned: “In the States we still call Fish and French Fries, Fish and Chips.”
Beer Battered Fish and Chips
Reddit user [borrado] emphasized that the fish had a crispy, airy crust while remaining tender and flaky on the inside. The batter for these fish and chips was made with a 3:1 ratio of flour to cornstarch, along with 2 tbsp of baking powder, Foster beer, cayenne, salt, and pepper. He also explained: “The chips were fried once until slightly golden, cooled on wire rack in fridge then refried again before serving.”
Fish, Chips and Peas
The fish and chips shown in this image, which Reddit user I-amtony said was how they make them in Ireland and the United Kingdom. The preparation is a 1:1 ratio of self-rising flour and water, with a little salt. Also, he mentioned that the trick is being able to dip your finger in the batter and it should hold on your finger but be a bit see-through when it’s ready.
Crispy Fish and Chips With Onions
The comments on this Reddit post praised the way this dish looked. User Vodkaclub commented: “Wow! What did you use for the batter? Looks nice and crispy!” and another user Virtual-Lemon-2881 who commented: “It’s a beautiful plate, the batter looks perfect and the pickled onions are a great pairing.”
Fish and Chips With Tartar Dill Sauce
Reddit user ruby1990 revealed that he didn’t use beer for the fish batter, opting for club soda instead. He also shared the recipe for the dish: Use one cup of all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup of sparkling water, 1/4 tsp of salt, 1 egg, 1 tsp of baking powder and a dash of paella seasoning and dill. Finally, he adjusted the water quantity to get a pourable consistency.
Fish and Chips on a Wooden Fire
Reddit user Customrustic56 mentioned that there is nothing better than eating homemade beer-battered fish and chips while camping at a lovely spot near the sea. He noted that he was near East Prawle, Devon, at the time, and concluded by remarking on the incredible size of the piece of fish he had cooked.
Salmon Fish With Chips
The fish and chips dish shared by Reddit user [borrado] featured salmon, which he said he had never tasted before, and it proved to be very enjoyable. Meanwhile, the mixture served as a dipping sauce for the fish and chips appears to be a mayonnaise-based sauce with herbs and lemon. A reply from user My_Socks_Are_Blue expressed: “That looks beautiful, both the fish and chips look positively crunchable.”
Conclusion
Fish and chips can undergo various cooking processes that alter the taste, texture, and moisture of both the fish and the fries. The batter used for the fish can vary, allowing you to emphasize ingredients you prefer. That is why this simple dish can have so many variations. On top of that, the accompanying sauce can also reflect your personal touch, such as a mayonnaise-based sauce, or even something spicy.
