why is this the BEST FISH & CHIPS recipe on earth?

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  • This is possibly the greatest fish and chips recipe on earth thanks to the British chef and perfectionist Heston Blumenthal. He deserves credit for a fish and chips recipe that is truly a gift to us all. And it's a perfect summer recipe that brings the taste of the beach to your kitchen. And in this video, you'll learn about a few tricks that make a crispy beer batter extra crispy as well as how to make an awesome tartar sauce and crispy chips which is what the British call french fries.
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  • @Berkana
    @Berkana 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1132

    There's a trick you can do when boiling the potatoes to prevent them from falling apart: add a bit of vinegar. Slightly acidifying the water causes it to prevent the breakdown of the pectin in the potato. Ethan Chelbowski demonstrated this in his various french fry videos. This is solidly worth doing.

    • @chriswilliams-px3ul
      @chriswilliams-px3ul 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Yo that's a good tip, I like to make thinner fries so that's usually a problem for me, I'm going to give this a shot

    • @rygersheepstealer2298
      @rygersheepstealer2298 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Cheers for that!

    • @myshinobi1987
      @myshinobi1987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@chriswilliams-px3ul a

    • @jdbimmer3853
      @jdbimmer3853 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree!

    • @7477238
      @7477238 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Cool. How much vinegar to water?

  • @angelarigido7161
    @angelarigido7161 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Being Belgian, where fries were born..double frying makes the best fries. French fries are not a French invention, and are Belgium's national dish. ALWAYS double fry your french fries. The most common size french fries are 1cm diameter. Not steal cut at 1", not shoe strings. Russet potatoes make the best fries, as they're the driest potato. The older the potatoes, the better. Bigger potatoes cut to proper size make the best fries. Not still white, or yellow golden, golden brown..remove, drain, then refry to desired browness. Ketchup or gravy is a fine topping, but classic Belgian fries are served with mayonnaise, and lots of different sauces, including curry sauce. DON'T REMOVE THE STARCH FROM YOUR FRIES BY RINSING THEM..JUST SOAK IN WATER AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE UNTIL READY TO FRY. Chives and sour cream or cream cheese are delicious too!

  • @fletcherpp
    @fletcherpp ปีที่แล้ว +227

    This was by far the best fried fish that I’ve ever had and I cannot believe I made it myself. ☺️

    • @MisterFuturtastic
      @MisterFuturtastic ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Did you use such a big piece of fish? Seems like it would be better to use smaller pieces.. better batter to fish ratio.. but the fish might not be as juicy.

    • @cjmiller2037
      @cjmiller2037 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Definately going to try this. THANKS

    • @peabody3000
      @peabody3000 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@MisterFuturtastic personally i like bigger pieces, but note you can easily ramp up the batter ratio using this same video's trick of drizzling it onto the fish after it goes into the oil

    • @suzannelitofe
      @suzannelitofe 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Damn that looks good
      Now I just have to make an effort and make it

  • @larryl3416
    @larryl3416 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    An a Brit who lives by the seaside and chippies (Chip Shops) are all over, I'd be very content tucking into this. Those crispy bit's you fished out (pun intended) don't throw those away. In certain part's of the UK chippies will often ask if you want these bits sometimes referred to as "scraps". Good job mate 👍

    • @carolinegregorio5444
      @carolinegregorio5444 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I was born in the UK love the bits they give you that fall off can't get good fish and chips here in Bunbury WA lol

    • @edeledeledel5490
      @edeledeledel5490 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      "Scratchings" in the Midlands of UK

    • @mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311
      @mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@edeledeledel5490interesting.... where I come from in Norfolk they were scraps too... I don't know where the other fella comes from. Wonder if there's anywhere else which calls them something different again?🧐

    • @UNIONFEATURES
      @UNIONFEATURES 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      When I was a kid we used to get to the local chippie just before they shut and the fryer would give us all free Scraps. Good times.

    • @edeledeledel5490
      @edeledeledel5490 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311 My wife tells me they are called "Batter Bits" in Barry in S. Wales.

  • @AdeJohnson
    @AdeJohnson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2404

    As an official Englishman, I'm here to tell you that's a pretty fine effort.

    • @abdullaali1799
      @abdullaali1799 2 ปีที่แล้ว +188

      probably better than many chippies in the uk

    • @AdeJohnson
      @AdeJohnson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      @@abdullaali1799 Fo Sho.

    • @SimonTebbenhamMusic
      @SimonTebbenhamMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      I'm wondering about the official russians crying at the amount of vodka that went into that

    • @porkypine4529
      @porkypine4529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@abdullaali1799 probably depends on preference. Some ppl like the traditional, sort of soggy fish and chips, some like it crispy like in the video :D

    • @Fatoftheland426
      @Fatoftheland426 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      Top tip…. It needs to be drenched in vinigar . Take the lid off that little spray bottle and use it all . Probably about right

  • @michaeltellurian825
    @michaeltellurian825 2 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    Usually, when YT videos claim something is the best in the world, it's hubris. So I made this recipe and followed it to the "T", even spritzing the fish with malt vinegar just before serving. It is indeed the best Fish and Chips I have ever had. Just mind-bogglingly good! I tried this with both Alaska cod and North Atlantic cod. The North Atlantic cod is more expensive by a few dollars a pound, but it's worth it. The Alaska cod was OK, but not as good and had a somewhat mushy texture to the flesh.

    • @skyraidfpv6753
      @skyraidfpv6753 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Take it from a New Englander... North Atlantic Cod is the GOAT!!!!

    • @careycasey2523
      @careycasey2523 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You're both smoking crack! Alaska all the way down to Washington state has some of the cleanest cod and salmon you can get.

    • @TheHonestSage
      @TheHonestSage 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alaskan cod i reckon takes a lil more more to cook

    • @bfcraigable
      @bfcraigable 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My favourite ocean white fish is red snapper. I am going to try this recipe using that fish. Am sure it will be just fine.

    • @cyruslad5462
      @cyruslad5462 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@careycasey2523 if they're smoking crack you're on meth🤣 Haddock is hands down the best fish for fish n chips.

  • @makeyourfaith
    @makeyourfaith ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I have tried SO MANY recipes to try and up my fish 'n chip game. Stumbled upon this one yesterday and followed the fish batter to a T, and OMG, this really is the best, crispiest fried fish I've ever had! Don't know if it mattered, but I used Czechvar beer and Luksosowa polish potato vodka. I fried in grapeseed oil with a depth about half the thickness of the pacific ling cod that I had. Carefully turned over to cook the other side. Sooooo crispy and gorgeous, just wow wow wow.

    • @hyacinthars
      @hyacinthars 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      wow all these detailed infos, thank you bro

    • @Faz99Master
      @Faz99Master 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m hungry all of a sudden. On the menu for tomorrow. Inspiring!

    • @MarketingStrategies28
      @MarketingStrategies28 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Look up using duck fat.

  • @Wainy16
    @Wainy16 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The excess batter he scooped out of the fryer, that's the good stuff! We call that "scraps" in England. Bit of salt and vinegar and and it's a belter little extra ❤️

    • @AriesSlagv
      @AriesSlagv 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      My thoughts exactly!!!

  • @chocolatetownforever7537
    @chocolatetownforever7537 2 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    I love how this guy doesnt do anything half assed.
    The extra effort and technique is what makes the difference between mom's Thanksgiving, and a Hungry Man dinner.
    I love these videos.

    • @Rememebuh
      @Rememebuh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It was half assed af he didn’t use dill in the tarter sauce 1/10

    • @Shard3432
      @Shard3432 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      its literally Heston's recipe, its on youtube somewhere.

    • @chocolatetownforever7537
      @chocolatetownforever7537 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@Shard3432 Dude, he said that in the video, youre not breaking news here. You are aware that this guy has a bunch of recipes for different dishes, that are 100 percent his own creation lol.
      It doesnt matter whos recipe it is, the one he used to show us how to make it, is on point, and not half assed, like many you see on here. THATS the point.
      And P.S. You dont need dill in the tartar sauce when it has the relish in it lol.

    • @jbo4547
      @jbo4547 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ew "mom cant cook, i need man food arghghghgh"

    • @Space-Fonzo-7
      @Space-Fonzo-7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Unfortunately my mom's Thanksgiving dinner is very close to a hungry man's dinner lol

  • @llamzrt
    @llamzrt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +364

    Knew it was Heston's recipe the moment I saw that outrageous batter. He had another series where he did the same super crispy chips, but served them with a "soggy chip dip" to get the best of both worlds. I think it was basically super pureed potatoes with malt vinegar.

    • @anthonymariscal5018
      @anthonymariscal5018 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I highly doubt its his recipe it's public knowledge adding alcohol and having less gluten creates a crispier batter for chicken he just applied it to fish

    • @captainwin6333
      @captainwin6333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@differentname5867 He's a pretentious prat but that seems to earn you big money in the restaraunt trade.

    • @naycnay
      @naycnay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@anthonymariscal5018 This recipe came from Heston's cooking show on the BBC called "In Search of Perfection" back in 2006-2007. So he probably dabbled with the recipe beforehand too. I can't find anyone talking about replacing water with high proof alcohol for making batter in any other situation, including fried chicken, that predates like 2013/2014. Happy to be proved wrong, but if it was used, I think it was really niche. Heston's real addition is the soda syphon, which this guy didn't use. I think the thrice fried chips is his thing entirely.
      But this is just Heston's take on popular, existing recipes. So it's not like he's out to break new ground.

    • @PreservationEnthusiast
      @PreservationEnthusiast 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@naycnay Heston is a pretentious nonce. Anything he does takes 5 times as long and costs 5 times as much. It's all so his gourmet chums can big it all up in reviews and con rich diners with lots of disposable income into parting with more cash. Just for show and bluster and not practical cooking.

    • @fandangobrandango7864
      @fandangobrandango7864 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@captainwin6333 funny you call someone pretentious whilst having a Radiohead profile pic lol.

  • @locke5954
    @locke5954 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Finally an American who appreciates the difference between chips and french fries. Thank you for doing my national dish justice. Since immigrating in America I have had a really awful time trying to find traditional fish and chips. As your recipe shows, there's more thought to it than just fish and fries.

    • @danhobart4009
      @danhobart4009 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Isnt the national dish tikka masala?

    • @MMByoutube
      @MMByoutube ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@danhobart4009 😅 Another fine English dish but nope, its fish & chips 🍟

    • @NbDyKiran
      @NbDyKiran ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MMByoutube Tikka masala is of Indian origin, George Washington mouth. Do you all still not have dental insurance on you shitty island?

    • @MMByoutube
      @MMByoutube ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@NbDyKiran Firstly, wow, you sound like a lovely guy. Secondly, please do your homework on the origins of Chicken Tikka Masala. I don’t wish to embarrass you publicly further. Thirdly, “shitty island”, well, we could go into that, but again see my second comment. Have a wonderful day.

    • @cringekiller348
      @cringekiller348 ปีที่แล้ว

      @MMB
      Well cope butthurt.
      It's an Indian dish.
      Just like new york pizza is still an Italian dish.

  • @alvinwoods639
    @alvinwoods639 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was Outstanding!!!! Reminds me when I was real young boy and went up to New England with my family. Had the best food there. I'm to old now to remember where I went. But the memory lingers on about the delicious food.. especially the fish and chips.

  • @mactimo333
    @mactimo333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +355

    Love that you cook something from another chef. That's the beauty of sharing food recipes. You don't have to be the originator or the inventor. No one is, they learn something from watching others. By sharing it now you highlight another chef who we didn't know and learn a great recipe. It's like Foo Fighters covering Zeppelin or Queen, they don't claim they wrote the song they say "hey, here's a badass song and me playing it" and everyone enjoys it.

    • @magmaraymaker.kweenkleokat8779
      @magmaraymaker.kweenkleokat8779 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I said the same...First time viewer. Stayed because of exactly that reason...he was cooking from another chef.

    • @kzgc8y3n
      @kzgc8y3n 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Iteration can be more complex than invention.

    • @corryjookit7818
      @corryjookit7818 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@magmaraymaker.kweenkleokat8779 Heston's on here.

    • @blackknightjack3850
      @blackknightjack3850 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It certainly makes the claim that it's the best fish and chips a lot more credible because he's not just being arrogant and tooting his own horn. It's like he's stating an objective fact especially in this case.

    • @pidgey3734
      @pidgey3734 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      thought u were talking about jojo for a sec then I realized foo fighters is a music band

  • @trustnobody123
    @trustnobody123 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Lol an American has just told me how to make my national British dish and I was impressed. ♥️👍

  • @heart8271
    @heart8271 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This looks amazing! I add malt vinegar to my batter with baking soda and I find it gives the fish good flavor and texture

  • @unwoke1652
    @unwoke1652 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Down in Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦, we don't have cod, but use hake mostly, but also snoek (barracouta family) The best comes from Glory Bay fisheries near the back fence opposite the open market in Hout Bay Harbour. This little fish shop is lesser known as it isn't very obvious. Oh, and they charge less.

  • @miketelford4259
    @miketelford4259 2 ปีที่แล้ว +325

    You did very well. 🇬🇧 I cook this most Fridays for my kids.
    You can also replace the vodka with sparkling water. Very similar results and cheaper

    • @matteframe
      @matteframe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      plus I won't have to finish the bottle of vodka afterwards!!

    • @bengeldenhuys7894
      @bengeldenhuys7894 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      The reason as to why alot of people use Vodka is because it has similar properties to those of MSG .. Well some what, MSG has alot of taste and its own taste, but works in the same way of bringing up or enhancing the taste of other things, sure you may not notice it at first but if you eat alot of Fish and Chips you'll eventually notice the difference, I never used to use wine in alot of cooking but these days I love to use to deglaze, Sure you could use stock instead but it just isn't the same Lmao.. I don't know I guess I kinda became picky when it comes to that xD

    • @jameshobbs
      @jameshobbs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      is the difference with vodka very noticeable? if so, how would you describe it?
      thanks

    • @miketelford4259
      @miketelford4259 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@jameshobbs I don’t personally notice the difference because I use my favourite beer and can taste that flavour in the batter

    • @I3g0u
      @I3g0u 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Thanks Mike! Really helped me figure out what I should put in the batter instead of Vodka, since I can’t use anything related to alcohol due to my religion forbidding it completely. Thanks again Mike.

  • @clashwithkeen
    @clashwithkeen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    Pro tip for the boil method. Add vinegar to your water and there's some chemical reaction that will make them stay firm and not crumble and break. This is what I do with russet cuts that are half that thickness (slightly larger than mcdonalds size) and I can boil them hard for 15 - 20 minutes and in the end can even pick them up and shake them individually and they don't break.

    • @Alexe829
      @Alexe829 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good tip

    • @jritts
      @jritts ปีที่แล้ว

      About how much vinegar do you add to the water? Thanks for the tip.

    • @halfaspolish
      @halfaspolish ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jritts 1L

    • @ishio1816
      @ishio1816 ปีที่แล้ว

      dawfwa123

    • @Disembow1280
      @Disembow1280 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@halfaspolish Jesus, one whole liter of vinegar?! That's way too much, try 50ml

  • @jameszimmerman6430
    @jameszimmerman6430 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    From my highschool McDonald's days, LOOOOOONG ago, before they used frozen fries, the 1st cook was called blanching and was at 400 degrees. The test for doneness was the outside would crunch but the inside was soft. The final cook was at 350.

  • @B-leafer
    @B-leafer 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    After watching some of your videos, if I were to describe you to someone, I would say, "there are cooks, chefs, but this guy is a food scientist "
    Precise, exact, excellent.

  • @PIEWHOLE123
    @PIEWHOLE123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +522

    Looks epic, couple of tips from someone who used to work in a chippy:
    - when you cook the chips in oil for the first time (4:20), to tell if the chips are ready you should be able to be pinch through the chip without the skin breaking (careful its hot). If the chip breaks in half when you pinch it then it needs a bit longer. If the chips start to go limp/soggy then its overdone.
    - The type of oil you use has a big impact on flavor and also the cooking temperature, you probably want an oil with a high smoke point or you risk smoking out your kitchen.
    - potatoes grow really fast when its warm, so they grow really big but they are softer and with less flavor. if you have the option buy potatoes from someplace cold.
    - not sure you mentioned it but deep frying can cause pretty bad fires, so never leave the pan unattended, never let kids anywhere near it.

    • @mpf_agundipsht3619
      @mpf_agundipsht3619 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      We all know lard makes chips taste 1000 times better, and is the original way of cooking chips for chip butties lol . Not to sure about getting Panko fried fish in any of our chip shops even in our award winning ones, it’s either breadcrumb or beer batter . Usually get panko when restaurants try to recreate fish n chips

    • @nekozushi911
      @nekozushi911 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mpf_agundipsht3619 s Szechuan s

    • @sparkram2298
      @sparkram2298 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      next time don’t say the oil u choose can make an impact on the flavour and then continue without telling us wht oil to use, also it would have helped if u gave us the name of the potatoes the chippy u worked at used! 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

    • @mpf_agundipsht3619
      @mpf_agundipsht3619 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@sparkram2298 straight vegetable oil, don’t use canola or olive oil, sesame oil , soybean oil ect, for potato’s , moonlights or Agria potato’s

    • @mpf_agundipsht3619
      @mpf_agundipsht3619 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nekozushi911 Arigato yokatta, konichiwa Boku ha gaijen Shinobi AGUNSON, arigato amas

  • @pancakesandtea
    @pancakesandtea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    I just had dinner, and hearing that crunch as he is eating made me feel hungry again.

  • @kausamsalam8543
    @kausamsalam8543 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    That really was the best explanation of one of our family’s favorite meals. Your step by step directions with great detail and breaks -were fabulous.
    Instead of the vodka, however, (due to religious reasons), I chose Tipo Chico, Mineral Water cold-and the fish and fries came out delicious.
    My husband gave it a solid 9.0 and my daughter, a solid 10! Tough food critics they are.
    But thank you so much! Great instructions. 🌻😊
    Looking forward to new recipes.:)

  • @dsalamone
    @dsalamone ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ve used this Heston recipe many times. SO GOOD.

  • @ThisOldManOfTheSea
    @ThisOldManOfTheSea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    Good job 👏👏👏.
    BTW … In the UK* the "SCRAPS” of batter, which you discarded, are an essential part of the fish and chips experience. Some folks even consider the scraps to be more important than the batter on the fish. Perhaps similarly to how breadcrumbs are added to some Italian dishes.
    * scraps probably gain more importance the further north you travel in the UK

    • @hoqus4378
      @hoqus4378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I always ask for scraps when they're putting my chips in the paper. They're always free so it never hurts to ask.

    • @theresahenderson3534
      @theresahenderson3534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I bet the scraps are great in a salad.

    • @napalmenema1
      @napalmenema1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yep. Scraps with liberal amounts of salt and vinegar.

    • @hoqus4378
      @hoqus4378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@napalmenema1 People who don't get salt and vinegar are just not real people

    • @You.Me.Dancing
      @You.Me.Dancing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      When I was younger the Chippy by me used to give you a cone of free scraps if you brought in newspapers in for them to wrap up chips 😆 👌🏼

  • @davidmartin305
    @davidmartin305 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    the excess batter bites are called scraps and are normally served free and highly sort after.
    Fish and chips is the best! love this video, I'm now very hungry 😊

    • @magswoody7892
      @magswoody7892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It would be even better in smell o' vision.

    • @theUBERsashimi
      @theUBERsashimi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      "Highly sort after."
      Nailed it. Bone-app-the teeth.

    • @blardymunggas6884
      @blardymunggas6884 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I always asked for those wasted crispy scraps

    • @einundsiebenziger5488
      @einundsiebenziger5488 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ... highly sought* after ...

    • @kristiannavarro666
      @kristiannavarro666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@blardymunggas6884 Yes me too until Health and safety banned them from being given to customers.

  • @syldee8927
    @syldee8927 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I tried your recipe on Sunday for my Saint Patrick's Day dinner using yukon gold potatoes and Guinness stout. The meal turned out well, served with cabbage and mushy peas; family enjoyed it. First time adding spirits to the fish

  • @joesantamaria5874
    @joesantamaria5874 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Didn’t know about the Rochester connection. I lived in Jersey for almost fifty years, and never saw it on a restaurant menu outside of Ocean and Monmouth counties. I thought it was a Northern Jersey shore thing! My exes best buddy, from Toms River, always made this. It was Gooooood.

  • @joeb594
    @joeb594 2 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Made this for dinner tonight ... huge hit! Definitely a make again and my new go-to fish and chips process. Thanks!

  • @terrismith9095
    @terrismith9095 2 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I made this tonight exactly as written and it was, at least for us, the best fish and chips our family has ever had. Was well worth the prep. Thanks for posting!

    • @jayinquisitive6055
      @jayinquisitive6055 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please Let me know when you make it again

    • @terrismith9095
      @terrismith9095 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jayinquisitive6055 I've made it a couple of times since. What's up?

    • @jayinquisitive6055
      @jayinquisitive6055 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@terrismith9095 I wanted to try it lol

    • @terrismith9095
      @terrismith9095 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jayinquisitive6055 Then do!

    • @jayinquisitive6055
      @jayinquisitive6055 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@terrismith9095 I just need a Women's touch in the Kitchen I Don't want to set my Stove on fire

  • @TheNeonSplatter
    @TheNeonSplatter ปีที่แล้ว +7

    For caper bottles, you take the long thin side of a measuring spoon that is meant to measure from spice bottles and scoop a full spoon. You then hold the spoon up against the top of the inside glass of the bottle, and turn it upside down. The liquid drains out, the capers stay in the spoon and you turn it back over and have exactly what you want. You will have to drain off some water before you start.

    • @violetviolet888
      @violetviolet888 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      OR
      caper spoon
      milkshake spoon
      iced tea spoon
      thin chopstick
      seafood fork
      flat wooden coffee stirrer
      olive spoon
      dinner knife
      tweezers
      dessert spoon
      1/4 measuring teaspoon
      mustard spoon
      tweezers
      caviar spoon
      fruit fork
      dessert fork

  • @charlibaltimore7641
    @charlibaltimore7641 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The fish....😳😳beautiful, just beautiful. I want fish...lots of crispy fish!!

  • @gwd1095
    @gwd1095 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As an Englishman, I have to say well done! I have had good fish n chips in New York. But obviously ours is the best. It is our national dish...

  • @xq8152
    @xq8152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    4:45. At this point my wife and I let them cool, then vacuum seal them in portions. We made a big bag at a time. It allows us to pull out a frozen portion and fry it within 5-6 minutes.

    • @BenjaminHarris101
      @BenjaminHarris101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can't re fry fish and chips you maniac

    • @xq8152
      @xq8152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@BenjaminHarris101 Only the chips.

    • @BenjaminHarris101
      @BenjaminHarris101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@xq8152 not even the chips, it is sacrilege here in the UK

    • @xq8152
      @xq8152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@BenjaminHarris101 Well it cuts down the time. Turns it into a 5 minute meal when kids are hungry. Instead of a 30 minute process. That's just the same.

    • @BenjaminHarris101
      @BenjaminHarris101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@xq8152 why bother at all just buy them from McDonalds

  • @lauriegelinas257
    @lauriegelinas257 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Been eating delicious fresh cod all my life, but the batter on this is one of a kind, a piece of edible art, thanks!

  • @creasicle
    @creasicle 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As someone who lives in the north of England where fish and chips is probably our most famous and iconic food, this is the closest homemade recipe to what you get in the shops that I've seen.
    Only slight differences I'd say is usually the fillets are thinner than that, in Yorkshire traditionally fish and chips is fried in beef dripping. Also a lot of northerners prefer haddock to cod but both are good. Well done.

  • @HollywoodCreeper
    @HollywoodCreeper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I am a fish and chips connoisseur. The best fish and chips I ever had was in a Norwegian reataurant in Manhattan like in TriBeCa. They had many kinds for Norwegian fish flown in daily, and they used spelt in the light batter. I wish I went there a whole bunch more. It was pretty expensive. They used beautiful pieces of cod. The place is out of business now though! Gordon Ramsey's fish and chip shop btwn the Flamingo and the Linq is pretty badass. The Norwegian place was very unique.

  • @markbreaux24
    @markbreaux24 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I made this (the fish) for dinner last night and it was incredible! So crunchy! Followed the recipe exactly and it was a winner for sure!

  • @malcolmyoungacdc
    @malcolmyoungacdc 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Simply fantastic.

  • @steverabbits
    @steverabbits 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    In the 1970s when I was a kid we used to go down the back alley to the back door of the local chippy and get free scraps in a paper bag (we were poor) only we called them scrumps or gribbles, delicious! The chippy is still there but the alley is now part of people's rear gardens

  • @nick3576
    @nick3576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Cooked this for myself as the local fish and chips aren't great, this is absolutely hands down the best fish and chips I have ever had. Thank you!

  • @steveymoon
    @steveymoon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looks absolutely incredible. Thank you.

  • @LB-zr1vr
    @LB-zr1vr ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great job. Hearing you refer to them as chips immediately gets the respect the dish deserves! Love the show since I saw your bolognese sauce vid. Thanks

    • @jaybirdwolfe277
      @jaybirdwolfe277 หลายเดือนก่อน

      oh god, get over yourself man

    • @LB-zr1vr
      @LB-zr1vr หลายเดือนก่อน

      @jaybirdwolfe277 you get over yourself,I was being light hearted not serious....

  • @nickrespect1
    @nickrespect1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    i gave it a like solely on the fact that mans is frying with his toes out.

    • @yellowrosek2146
      @yellowrosek2146 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Safety boots....what safety boots?!?!

  • @markrichards7377
    @markrichards7377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    You can add vinegar to the boiling potatoes to keep them from cracking and breaking. The vinegar keeps the natural pectin in the potatoes from breaking down during boiling. Keeps the shape and I swear sometimes I can still taste it in the finished fries.

    • @lilynunya3790
      @lilynunya3790 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I can attest! I once added way too much vinegar in the water and could definitely taste it

    • @markrichards7377
      @markrichards7377 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lilynunya3790 It's delightful. And, as chance would have it, I did just that with my potatoes for supper tonight.

    • @kingofracism
      @kingofracism ปีที่แล้ว

      Do not add vinegar to boiling fries, at least not for fish and chips. Let the chips break if you boil them too long, it makes them crispy and delicious. Vinegar in the cooking process seems to be an American thing. Don't use this tip when cooking British things. Vinegar can be used after its cooked for flavour

    • @markrichards7377
      @markrichards7377 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kingofracism No it's really good for structure and the flavour works well. The cut potatoes will still fracture a little and you get a very crisp final product.

    • @kingofracism
      @kingofracism ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@markrichards7377 structure is worthless lol I don't need my chips to be some perfect thing. We just make chips better, which means no vinegar in cooking.

  • @thomasmurphy5906
    @thomasmurphy5906 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This channel is a true gem, when I entertain I know exactly where to turn, thank you

  • @Martiniization
    @Martiniization 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What spirit you prepare all your dishes with!!! Exceptionally enticing!

  • @Lavadx
    @Lavadx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I made this recipe last Friday for Lentin dinner for my family and it was AMAZING, I didn't have the time and energy to make the fries, but the fish was the bomb....

  • @cryzz0n
    @cryzz0n 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Your info is way more helpful than most other cooking shows on youtube. You tell us how to get it done RESTAURANT STYLE, just what I'm looking for.

    • @randallmarsh1187
      @randallmarsh1187 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hard to take him very serious when he makes 3 pretty major mistakes! 1). He doesn't even know how to use a zester, the zester goes on top of the lemon, lime, etc. not underneath! 2). you never scrape your cutting board with a knife, it dulls the knife and makes burrs on the wood.
      3). when putting things in hot oil you always lay them in falling away from you, that way the hot oils doesn't splash and burn you.

    • @bigred1964b
      @bigred1964b ปีที่แล้ว

      🔥💯

    • @darstrial5829
      @darstrial5829 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@randallmarsh1187 so? maybe those things are more comfortable for him, the oil in the dutch oven was fairly low anyway, why does everyone have to do everything 'right', let people do stuff they way they want to do it lol, its hard to take you serious when you're criticizing pretty non noticeable stuff that don't make a difference anyway.

    • @randallmarsh1187
      @randallmarsh1187 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@darstrial5829 LOL!

  • @user-xb9zv4di9p
    @user-xb9zv4di9p 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The best fried fish and chips I've ever seen,so crispy ❤

  • @Nimuetootoo
    @Nimuetootoo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am SO making this TONIGHT! This is the best looking fried fish recipe I've ever seen! I'm actually excited to cook, lol.

  • @mikes7747
    @mikes7747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    The malt vinegar spray bottle is actually another Heston thing, too. I’ve seen him do it on various TV appearances when demoing this recipe over the years.

    • @justinhopkins7703
      @justinhopkins7703 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Vinegar spray bottle is good when you make your own salt and vinegar chips too

    • @tomevans4402
      @tomevans4402 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Crap didn’t think of spraying my vinegar 😂 I will do that from now on thanks

    • @cpbscreamadelica
      @cpbscreamadelica 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chips shops don't use malt vinegar

    • @fandangobrandango7864
      @fandangobrandango7864 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cpbscreamadelica nope, they're legally not allowed to call it vinegar either, because technically it ain't.

  • @666louis
    @666louis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    safety tip: when dropping sth. in the pot to fry, drop it in away from you. Meaning: The initial dip should be in the part of the pot nearest to you, then lower it carefully away from you. That way, in case you drop it accidentally, you don't douse yourself with hot oil, but it will splash away from you.

    • @gregjones3660
      @gregjones3660 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah

    • @jdbimmer3853
      @jdbimmer3853 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True

    • @mattchu_stack
      @mattchu_stack ปีที่แล้ว +8

      you the real mvp

    • @TheFiredragon52
      @TheFiredragon52 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ever consider using a skewer ...
      Piece, dip and slice gently into hot oil !

    • @ray.a7343
      @ray.a7343 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lay away

  • @michaeldrake8300
    @michaeldrake8300 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lots of helpful tips you gave me. Thank you for sharing and keep posting these wonderful meals.

  • @buckaroobonsaitree7488
    @buckaroobonsaitree7488 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Oh man, I only just discovered your channel, worked in a couple restaurants when I was younger, dad taught me to cook at 14, grandmother and great grandmother increased my skill over the years. Love your recipes, can't wait to try this one!

  • @SNL19067
    @SNL19067 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I made this for company last night and both the fish and the chips were awesome! Both were tender and moist inside but had an amazing crunchy exterior. Thanks for posting!

  • @phiakate
    @phiakate 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have convinced me to leave it to the professionals and to simply appreciate their work.

  • @bagotoetags801
    @bagotoetags801 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Three hours prep and cook for 5 minutes of eating. So glad there's a Cod Father English fish and chips restaurant in my area.

  • @dlg2038
    @dlg2038 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    everywhere I worked, we always used a beer batter for fish and chips, just beer and the dry mix, no water or any other liquids and it turns out really nice if you get the right consistency

  • @lukex6848
    @lukex6848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Oh Heston. The guy who made a chocolate mousse after just stirring chocolate above boiling water in Masterchef Australia

    • @CLARA3952
      @CLARA3952 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i would love to go to a restaurant for this fish and chips... but for home i.m too lazy for all the steps

  • @julieleo147
    @julieleo147 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This man tried so hard to be in perfection for fish, French fries and with the tartar sauce. I Love that about him.

  • @Vegas5150
    @Vegas5150 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found this channel and loving it. Can't wait to try some of these recipes

  • @joshsigel4239
    @joshsigel4239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This one and the prime rib video are hands down my favorites!!!! Such a great approach to cooking don’t stop!!!!!!!

  • @LM-is2ry
    @LM-is2ry 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Total game-changer! Made this for dinner, tonight and everyone loved it! Thank you 🙂

    • @hauz287
      @hauz287 ปีที่แล้ว

      Question can you taste the vodka at all. There seems to be a lot in that batter is all. I want to make it for kids.

    • @jacksonsLad
      @jacksonsLad 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@hauz287 No, it will evaporate off due to the low boiling point of Alcohol. It's just used mainly to add crispiness more than flavour. Beer, Stout, Ale or Cider go really well too instead of vodka.

    • @hauz287
      @hauz287 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jacksonsLad I searched online and it wrote that alcohol doesn't really cook off. Only 40 percent as max. I think I'm going to try sparkling soda or something as an alternative.

    • @jacksonsLad
      @jacksonsLad 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@hauz287 Oh really? I think you will be ok if you are careful to add the correct amount. Maybe do a test batch for the adults first before you accidentally send the children home drunk! I agree soda is also a good alternative.

    • @hauz287
      @hauz287 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jacksonsLad I will. Thank you so much 😊

  • @tomweaver7723
    @tomweaver7723 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mother of god. You’re a master of your craft.

  • @6iron6miket6
    @6iron6miket6 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is by far the best fish recipe I’ve ever seen. Kudos to you my friend

  • @seanclark9258
    @seanclark9258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love this recipe and knowing the man who spent the time to make unique on its own. Great video and you got a subscription from me because of the bell pepper spaghetti sauce. I grew up in Athens Ohio and had a few Italian friends and that is where I had that sauce for the first time as teenager. I personally thank you for sharing it with the world & reminding me of that day😊😊

  • @janeb2188
    @janeb2188 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is CRAZY AND AMAZINGLY GOOD!!!

  • @sanjaymanohar9482
    @sanjaymanohar9482 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent recipe and great presentation. Thank you!

  • @susanjoycesabo8450
    @susanjoycesabo8450 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I would kill for some of that tartar sauce right now! Sheer genius---taking a simple dish and perfecting it. Well done, sir! Being a scientist, I always appreciate the food chemistry lessons included by this chef.

    • @phibber
      @phibber 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      instead of slicing the onion,grate it

    • @kayhight7837
      @kayhight7837 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tartar sauce was almost perfect in my opinion - too much raw onion for my taste.

  • @XxBLKMAMBAxX
    @XxBLKMAMBAxX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My mans now got these tutorials vids educational like good eats, love the growth and development of your vids from the knife cutting tutorials to now

  • @tinab3627
    @tinab3627 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow that looks great. I like this recipe a lot. I’m going to try it. Thanks for explaining so well

  • @dsnyguy1
    @dsnyguy1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Incredible! What wonderful looking fish and Chips! Beautifully done!

  • @royb2251
    @royb2251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As an Englishman, I’d say you nailed it 👍🏻 and I’d eat that any day.. even without frying it in beef dripping .

  • @heretikpapy
    @heretikpapy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Heston is a really cool chef. Thanks to bring his recipe back to life. I was not remembering it and now I will know that recipe forever. Cheers.

  • @kathyharris1049
    @kathyharris1049 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was absolutely wonderful. Can’t wait to try it. Thank you your friend Kathy.❤️👍🍺🌻🥰

  • @JulieIelasi-lt7yp
    @JulieIelasi-lt7yp 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your a very good home cook ! 😮that fish & chips is a real Australian thing especially back in tge 60s,70,80, at fash and chip shops all over Australia 🇦🇺 🙏 😊

  • @NathanHarrison7
    @NathanHarrison7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That’s a lot of love. And the result proves it. Thank you for the time you took bringing this to us man.

  • @adrianawallace5568
    @adrianawallace5568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This might be one of my favorite videos on this channel. Can’t wait to try this at home!

  • @abc89over64
    @abc89over64 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! Making this on Sunday-just ordered Cod and ready to go.. Great video!!!

  • @Madmax-zc2gk
    @Madmax-zc2gk 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh Lordy…This looks absolutely kick-ass..can’t wait to try this…

  • @theofficialjimmydinklet2239
    @theofficialjimmydinklet2239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a British person who has eaten their fair share of fish n chips, this looks amazing

  • @susankolberg963
    @susankolberg963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That looks amazing. I so wish I had some right now. Thanks for sharing the secrets to making this delicious food.

  • @stevej9740
    @stevej9740 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That looks and sounds fabulous! Wow. Not too complicated.

  • @Mike20464
    @Mike20464 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for another awesome video. Can't wait to make this!

  • @tonycarpaccio9550
    @tonycarpaccio9550 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Heston is a God in the culinary world. Amazing he isn’t more well known stateside.

  • @benzuckerman
    @benzuckerman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Definitely one of my favorite foods in the whole world, and I appreciate the time and care you put into making it perfect. This is a great video of an awesome dish, and I'm going to try this batter very soon. I think it would probably also be great for onion rings, zucchini, etc. I'm am going to try it for clam fitters as well.

    • @offshoreman71
      @offshoreman71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm going to try this batter on a chicken fried steak.

  • @N1CH0LAS007
    @N1CH0LAS007 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Probably the most fully dedicated version of homemade fish N chips ever.
    I can't wait to put it to the test, it looks A-mazing. 👌

  • @paulromsky9527
    @paulromsky9527 ปีที่แล้ว

    My mouth is watering... I love the "Mohawk" technique. I use less mustard in my Tartar Sauce, but I use Kosciusko mustard instead of Dijon. Kosciusko "was" the Dijon type mustard before the French Dijon mustards started to hit the US scene in the late 70's. Kosciusko is a Polish mustard that got its inspiration from French mustards - a lot of Polish tid bits in cooking are inspired from French chefs.

  • @TheGladiator2
    @TheGladiator2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You are without doubt one of my favorite chefs! I still have your prime rib recipe in my mouth from Christmas! Thanks a lot

  • @dogsbyfire
    @dogsbyfire 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    You are both an artist and a cooking technician. You make the world a better place. Thank you!

  • @Marionpm1
    @Marionpm1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ENCREDABLE!! MY MOUTH IS WATERING.

  • @user-xb9zv4di9p
    @user-xb9zv4di9p 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yoh i love it,so crispy thank you ❤

  • @bstrac77
    @bstrac77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That looks amazing! Will definitely be giving this a go sometime soon.

  • @FoodLovesCompany
    @FoodLovesCompany 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I remember watching one of Heston's shows when I was younger not knowing who he was, but loving his presentation and technique. Great recipe and like the idea behind the vodka.

    • @Mateuszyk
      @Mateuszyk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      also remember him from young years. He had tv show called Kitchen Science or something. Great times

    • @FoodLovesCompany
      @FoodLovesCompany 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mateuszyk I gotta look it up again and see if I can rewatch some episodes. The man is awesome!

  • @ronniebroussard3751
    @ronniebroussard3751 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man that looks incredibly good can’t wait to try it.

  • @SeeStuDo
    @SeeStuDo ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video, sold me on tartar and wanting to make fish when I don't like fish. The vodka batter trick is choice. Thank you!

  • @coldhalloumi
    @coldhalloumi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Hearing an American say chips is music to my British ears

    • @ye9945
      @ye9945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I too enjoy hearing the inferior dialect

    • @g4m1ng4life
      @g4m1ng4life 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If (wooden)chips are somewhat rectangular and crisps are flat chopped, you can say that crisps(uk) and chips(usa/eu) are wrong words to describe and maybe therefore fries(usa/eu) making the 2 - 0 for uk BUT crisps is still not a good word either like chips(eu/usa).
      Edit:
      chips(eu) -1
      Fries(eu) -1
      Chips(uk) +1
      Crisps(uk) -1
      Total point: eu _-2_ - 0 uk.

    • @hc-nj3ve
      @hc-nj3ve 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@g4m1ng4life The way I see it fries are far narrower than chips and even on the continent it's uncommon to see something as wide as what we'd call a chip most of the time. That said, many chip shops will serve things that're much closer to fries than what are in this video (though that can vary a lot from place to place). This is a super high effort fish and chips and usually making them this wide - in my experience - means soggy food.
      So for me chips, fries and crisps all have their place for describing different things. Still prefer fries though unless you do the chips in a ridiculous way like this to build up some great texture. Fries are just a shortcut to getting that texture.

    • @honklerton732
      @honklerton732 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why? They're just french fries... Chips are what come in bags (Doritos / Lays / Ruffles etc.) It's also hilarious how the UK even coined the Term Soccer, but then turned around and started calling it futbol just because they wanted to "be the same" with the other countries near them. The US prefers to call it Soccer because that is what it was called at the very beginning.

  • @IslamicTalksPodcast
    @IslamicTalksPodcast 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Safety tip when deep frying, always place whatever you’re frying away from you and not towards you. If any splash it’ll splash away from you 👍🏼

    • @shiugen676
      @shiugen676 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This 100%

    • @ShaggyR1z1a
      @ShaggyR1z1a 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wanted to say the same, still can splash from back but way less

    • @anothername2730
      @anothername2730 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      A drop of 350F oil puts a pot of boiling water to shame.

    • @fredgarv79
      @fredgarv79 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      you know, I always here this, I have never had an issue with putting battered things into oil, just don't drop them in a big plop. your good

    • @fredgarv79
      @fredgarv79 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cmoore7821 strain it, then put it in a container and keep it in a cool dark area. I used to think you had to refrigerate it, but you don't. I bought a metal container from amazon complete with a fine strainer and lid. keep mine in a cold or cool garage.

  • @ravenfeathesDVM
    @ravenfeathesDVM 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice recipe. It tastes great and it’s easy to make, thank you!