
Fish and chips! There is nothing more British than fish and chips! It is the national dish! Fillets of haddock or cod are mostly used, are covered in batter and deep fried until golden brown. Fish and chips is a popular takeaway food which originated in the United Kingdom. It consists of deep fried fish, served with freshly chipped potatoes.
Britain’s favourite accompaniment to fish and chips is salt and vinegar but depending on the region. Others are mushy peas, tomato ketchup, curry sauce, and gravy. As for me, I always like to have with Maggi chili sauce.
Fish and chips remains very popular in the UK and also its colonies like Australia, New Zealand, and parts of North America. As far as I could remember, the best fish and chips I have ever had was not in the UK, but in Australia. To be more precise, it was in Fremantle, Perth, Western Australia.
Ok…. I didn’t use the whole fillet. Rather, it should be called goujons of cod with chips. Goujon is the French word for small, fried strips of fish. I think it is easier to cook small chunky cut of cod and looks nicer.
I like to buy fish loin (even meat too!) Cod loin is great as the flesh is chunky and thick, which makes it less easy to break into pieces, especially in deep-frying. You want to keep the whole filet together when you deep-fry, so you just need to pay a bit more attention when you buy fish fillets, make sure they are not too thin.
So, why is it called Thai-Style fish and chips? Well, I didn’t make the fish and chips beer batter. The recipe that I use is inspired by one of the recipes in a cooking magazine. I really like it as I think it makes a change in serving fish and chips. This is not a traditional British fish and chips but I think it’s just as good!
Fish and chips are very popular in Hong Kong. We like to eat them with red vinegar. I now live in the USA and still eat them with red vinegar. Yours look beautiful.
Awesome…the photo of the flower that is! The fish and chips is so British yet so elegant….it could have been French!!
wow! loveloy pictures and lovely recipe! have to try it at home. I love al those spices in the batter. yum yum!
This is yummy!! I love this!
Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Fantastic presentation and the recipe for the fried fish sounds yummy. I have to add this recipe on my list to try… Thanks for sharing.
I tried once in London. My hubby said the restaurant is famous for its fish n chips. But it didn’t leave any good impression to me. 🙁
What beautiful pictures you have here.
Wendy,
Thanks for your comment. I have not tried with red vinegar before! Was it good?
nina,
Who knows… it could be 🙂
PG,
Thank you! Yeah.. it was really delicious.. I love fish… of course fish and chips.
limpepsi,
🙂
Tuty,
Thanks for your comment! Let me know how it turns out 🙂
lk,
I am sorry to hear that! To be honest, I don’t think I have tried fish and chips for more than 3 times in London.. 😛
foodtravelblog,
Thank you for your comment!
I had one of the best fish and chips in Aussie too 🙂
Your fish and chips can be also called fish nuggets. They are cute!
Beautiful pictures!! I like fish and chips and it will be something that I will order if it is on the menu 🙂
MMM!!!! I’ve had fish and chips numerous times at many different restaurants before, but I have to say… yours are the best-looking fish and chips I have ever seen! They put all the other fish and chips I’ve come across to shame. YUM!
Yummmm! These look good! Love your photos!
The best English style fish and chips I have had were in Victoria, British Columbia. Lots of lovely white fish in a yummy batter. But I agree with Jesse your’s look wonderful and the seasoned batter sounds great.
tigerfish,
Where in Aussie?
Gertrude,
Thank you! Sometimes, I just crave this kind of food. 🙂
Jesse,
heheeh.. thanks for your compliment. I do admit that those at the restaurants are different from the small chunky ones that made… 🙂
Claire,
Thank you!
Kim,
Thanks for your comment! I love white fish… I think they taste absolutely delicious! This batter really makes a difference to the traditional fish and chips.
Love your styling! The first photo is stunning.
Sefa,
Thank you! 🙂
I love your rose presentation!! beautifully done!!
beachloverkitchen,
Thank you!! The flower is ranunculus… one of my favourites 🙂
I love my fish and chips with Chili sauce too and my husband thinks I am weird! I think it’s a Malaysian way of eating everything, the Brits just don’t understand! 😛
hi u..yup, i like it..very crispy at d outside..tq so much for sharing..
Ashley,
Thanks for dropping by! Definitely Malaysian way of eating everything with chili sauce!!! 🙂
jun,
Hi there! Thanks for your comment!
Hi..
Your fish and chip looks very yummy..
Would you mind share the recipe?
Thanks.
Hi Jimmy,
Sorry that I forgot to include the recipe as it was probably missed out when I was reformatting posts during the transition to the new design. You should see the recipe now! 🙂