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Old 16-09-2011, 18:36
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If you cook fish n chips at home what is your batter recipe?

I like to vary it and today added a beaten egg to the usual flour & water and a splash of vinegar.
It was a bit too bready though so I don't think i'll add egg again.
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Old 16-09-2011, 18:38
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Beer batter.
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Old 16-09-2011, 18:45
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I pour in some Becks.
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Old 16-09-2011, 19:10
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I only had cans of fosters in the fridge so didn't want to use that for the batter today.
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Old 16-09-2011, 22:19
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I tend to add fizzy water it just makes it a bit lighter and crispier than lager/beer i find
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Old 17-09-2011, 12:49
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Anyone use bicarb in the batter to creat fizz/crispyness?
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Old 17-09-2011, 13:09
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i dont at home, but if i did i would make beer batter too.
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Old 17-09-2011, 15:06
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I don't cook fish, but I do make "slices" (aka Scollops, smacks etc.), and pineapple fritters, for which I use a flour and water batter.
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Old 17-09-2011, 15:19
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i dont cook fish..i buy the frozen battered ones ..has to be very crispy too..Yum
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Old 17-09-2011, 15:20
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I always make home made fish or roe & chips, was getting sick of soggy batter from chip shop.

The perfect batter recipe every time. Thanks to Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

8oz plain flour
Nearly a pint of Black Sheep ale
2 tbsp groundnut oil (or oil of choice)
Salt & pepper

Mix altogether, allow to rest for an hour.
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Old 20-09-2011, 18:52
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I understand it's one of those odd quirks in life that powdered batter actually makes better batter than fresh. Or at least use powdered egg, if you can get it - fresh egg has too much water in it.
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Old 21-09-2011, 20:37
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i put in 10% cornflour and a splash of vinegar. i may try putting in some oil!
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