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Post by stevieboy on Sept 19, 2008 14:48:45 GMT
Hi all, Can any of you budding chefs spill the beans on how to make a good batter? I made one the other day from a recipe on t'internet and it wouldn't stick to the fish!  I'm looking for something I can cover all these hundreds of codling and bass I'm going to catch this month  Quantities & ingredients would be good! Many thanks, Steve. |
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Post by solehunter on Sept 19, 2008 15:01:40 GMT
Would be interested in this myself.
Stevie, i tried bass in batter once and it wasnt very memorable, in fact it was horrid, i`d stick to the plaice and cod mate!
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Post by maninblack on Sept 19, 2008 15:08:02 GMT
Hi Stevieboy,
Try making your batter with beer or fizzy water don't forget a pinch of salt , but dip the fish in flour and shake off the excess flour before putting into batter.
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Post by abuc4 on Sept 19, 2008 15:15:23 GMT
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Post by Female species on Sept 19, 2008 16:34:46 GMT
a good old beer batter mate, lush...... ;D i dont do measures, i just judge it lol or just leave it to a woman to do lol |
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Post by Henry on Sept 19, 2008 18:34:39 GMT
The best way is with a good bit of 4 by 2.....
Seriously though I use a tempura batter mix for a lot of fish and its so soft and crunchy.....lovely melt in your mouth stuff. Fry in about an inch of sunflour oil in a wok.
You can get it in packets at most supermarkets......just add cold water and your away. Failing that the golden breadcrumbs that you can also pick up go well too but you need to egg and flour your fish first.
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Post by slipperylimpet on Sept 20, 2008 6:46:49 GMT
Bottle of Marstons Pedigree, 200g plain flour, pinch of salt - seive the flower to fluff up add salt and start adding beer slowly mixing in until you have a consitency like emulsion paint - you can add more flower if you over do it - drink the rest of the beer whilst leaveing for 30 mins - simple, tasty and does the job every time!
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Post by jonnyb on Sept 20, 2008 7:18:58 GMT
The best way is with a good bit of 4 by 2..... Seriously though I use a tempura batter mix for a lot of fish and its so soft and crunchy.....lovely melt in your mouth stuff. Fry in about an inch of sunflour oil in a wok. You can get it in packets at most supermarkets......just add cold water and your away. Failing that the golden breadcrumbs that you can also pick up go well too but you need to egg and flour your fish first. Egg and flour or is it flour and egg? |
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Post by Henry on Sept 20, 2008 7:31:28 GMT
The best way is with a good bit of 4 by 2..... Seriously though I use a tempura batter mix for a lot of fish and its so soft and crunchy.....lovely melt in your mouth stuff. Fry in about an inch of sunflour oil in a wok. You can get it in packets at most supermarkets......just add cold water and your away. Failing that the golden breadcrumbs that you can also pick up go well too but you need to egg and flour your fish first. Egg and flour or is it flour and egg? Yes flour then egg or the breadcrumbs wont stick |
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Post by maxwell on Sept 20, 2008 9:54:03 GMT
I use Harry Ramsdens batter mix from Morrisons. I mix it with some El cheapo Morrisons fizzy water, Coat the fish in some seasoned flour, then into the batter mix, and into the deep fryer.Tastes pretty good. Thats what we are having for tea tonight , Pollack and bream fillets.  |
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Post by Arthura on Sept 24, 2008 10:55:41 GMT
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Post by Female species on Sept 25, 2008 18:06:24 GMT
no.4 is my fav too cant beat it mate ;D ;D |
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Post by michael1923 on Sept 25, 2008 19:53:02 GMT
What we need is someone who worked in a chippy to spill the beans.
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Post by Arthura on Sept 25, 2008 21:15:25 GMT
hehe did that for a little while , just used water flour and msg(mono sodium gulcomate) the mixture goes thick if left so just watered it down, the heat of oil/fat makes a big difference to the end result, as long as there is no smoke lol ;D ;D
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Post by lighty on Sept 25, 2008 21:44:08 GMT
Here's the lowdown;
the batter mix..
3xTBL's SR Flour
Pinch salt
Pinch Bicarb
Teaspoon of Vinegar
Cold water to mix
Really whisk this lot up to a thickness of Double cream (don't stint on the whisking)
Have a plate with some flour on, dip the fish into the flour, both sides well covered,
dip into the batter.... fry
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