Heston Blumenthal reveals the secret history of some iconic British dishes and then transforms them, as only Heston can. Note: Copyright Holder is Channel 4, UK.
Why do people get so arsey about food? Heston is having fun and making good food, and people feel the need to swarm into the comments and slag British cuisine, or Hestons glasses, or each other, or complain about something that they clearly misunderstood. Every cuisine in the world is shit if it's cooked badly, and amazing if it's cooked by someone who knows what they're doing.
+ThisAlbino I disagree about your statement, that "every cuisine in the world is shit if it's cooked badly, and amazing if it's cooked by someone who knows what they're doing". Seriously, I mean it. I'm from west Germany, the industrial part of westphalia. Our ancestors were workers or farmers and believe me, 80% of the dishes they came up with are a mix of cabbage, potatoes and pork meat. There is NO WAY that someone can make these recipes a good dish (except the 20% which are actually pretty awesome). But of course it always also depends on the ressources people traditionally had. Look at Japan, where almost every settlement is close to the shore, people have loads of fresh fish and great soil to farm. They slice fresh fish and eat it with soy sauce - how great is that??? Or look at India, where nearly every spice you can imagine naturally grows. They can add so many flavours to their dishes, something people here could never do. I mean, of course simple meals can taste fantastic when prepared by a master, but I would not agree that ANY cuisine in the world tastes amazing, due to the fact that some were created out of the pure necessity of getting something to eat, no matter if tasty or not. Anyways, cheers from Germany! :)
+Raachen you're mixing dishes with ingredients, making it an unfair comparison. I've tasted plenty of bad Japanese dishes (I lived there for a year during uni), as well as Indian ones (I live in London). Just as I've had disgusting American food and amazing soul food. My favorite cuisine is Norwegian, seeing as that's where I'm from, but I'll be first in line to say that some of the Scandinavian food is truly disgusting. Point is: you'll find good and bad food everywhere.
im taiwanese and unlike most of you folks out there, the eye is actually the most sought after part of the fish. It is packed with soooo much flavour and it's just soo delicious. so glad Heston introduced it to the western public
I like Heston; he's mellow. If this were an American show, it would be "EXTREME" and "BADASS" and would have a heavy metal soundtrack and Guy Fieri screaming his head off for an hour... (American TV doesn't tell you stuff, it yells it at you!)
The best fish'n'chips I have ever tasted was in Inverclyde (near Glasgow) It was served with peas, two slices of generously buttered white bread, and a pint mug of strong hot tea. I went there every evening for a week, and I have never forgotten it. Lovely grub!
I'm not wealthy by any means but I'd happily spend that much at Heston's restaurant and then I'd do the same at one of Ramsay's restaurants. Eating their food is on my bucket list.
I liked the bit on mushy peas. As a student in York 30 years ago we used to go to a pub which served a pork pie in a bowl, smothered in mushy peas and mint sauce. It was epic !
I have been desperately looking for a replacement/additional show to add to my binge list since I cant watch season 1-4 of GBM anywhere. Thanks a bunch for sharing
I remember in Australia when the fishmongers used to pretty much give away the fish heads (massive salmon heads etc.) to anyone who wanted them... It was the best for us Asians who love it - my family used to grill it up or do a fish head curry. They've caught on now, and they're expensive.
where are you from? I don't remember that happening in any Melbourne place I knew. I also don't remember many people wanting fresh salmon. As a body builder (long gone folks) in the 90's I'd get told to piss off by fishmongers when asking for such things or butchers when asking for 5kg of chicken breasts. I'm fairly sure you're only dealing with family guys, or this is not true.
@@professornuke7562 This was when we used to go to Perth a lot in the early 90s. It was the fishmongers in Claremont where we were regulars. There was even a bowl of lemons that customers could take one or 2 from for free (would not happen nowadays). Yeah, pretty sure it was a family run place back 30 years ago - definitely wouldn't happen now.
The love of my life is a Perth girl, and wow....It seems that place NOT Melbourne and that is not an insult. They're just different. Free lemons, eh? Sounds like it was what my Dad said....generally a nicer place than the righthand coast.
@@professornuke7562 oh, the free lemons were supposedly from the owner's backyard (I think maybe they started charging for them after a few years). They also started charging for the fish heads after they knew there was demand. haha
As an American, I admire British culture. minced meat in a fish head may not look too impressive, the US as well as the UK put a lot of effort in presentation, but I bet that would be damn tastey.
Legend has it Heston sent the fish back to the sea so it can mature for 2 more years for more of a briny taste and the hobbits have gone on a quest for the elusive wheat of extra crispness.
This guy is a complete nutcase - in the nicest possible way ! I've eaten at one of his restaurants, and the food was superb. I'm not entirely sure what benefit there is to experimenting with simple classic dishes to this extent - but hey, it makes for entertaining viewing, and the guy has earned a reasonable amount of dosh - to say the least ! - from doing this. I actually found the "history" parts of this pretty enjoyable - you're never too old to learn something new :-)
***** " _Congrats i just added you to my racist list._ " OMG, the honor, this is just too much; i can't possibly accept this. BTW its interesting that you, a self-proposed, battle hardened, trolling expert needed to mute me in your post.... what's the matter sweetheart, what'r you so afraid of? speak some truth did i? " _poor you... either you have a good come back or you don't_ " ...or just mute/block like a little bitch if you don't stand a chance, huh? Noooiiiice. LOL, pathetic.
Ghetto Feelosifer also, did you watch this video! ALL SORTS OF OFFAL! Lol, did you know it's about British food? The food the royalty ate? Hahahaha...... hahaha. Yeah, why don't you... I dunno, do some more disgustingly wasteful modern shit.
Just try to imagine a life where you go out of the house in the rain, you stand in queue for nearly 10 minutes for the joy of eating mushed peas out of a plastic thimble, and then think that's the high point of your week. Just imagine that.
I live in New England (Massachusetts), and we like our Fish and Chips as well. Haddock and Cod are king here, but sometimes Pollock or Flounder (Plaice) are used. The side is Cole Slaw, not Mushy Peas. I'd like to try Mushy Peas as I love Pea Soup. I also like my fry with lemon juice and malt vinegar on it. For my chips, I like mayo for dipping, I know it's weird, but it's a taste I picked up in Amsterdam. I also have the meal with a proper British Ale or Cider.
I always triple cook my chips the exact way he describes, now i know why there come out so good. didn't think heston done them the same way, thats awesome.
I remember my first and only trip to London me and my mother stayed over for four days, walked 13 kilometers a day didn't find a single restaurant. We subsisted off scones from cafés and tea. Stood in line for Madamé Tussauds thinking it was the other ones wish to visit until I questioned her if she seriously wanted to do this having finally seen the price of entry to which she replied "I though you wanted to do this!". So we left. Then went to the Brittish museum to gawk at all the loot. Saw Beowulf in a cinema because I wasn't allowed in my home country at that age. Came back to the hotel room and discovered half a bucket of popcorn in my mothers bra (we didn't buy any). On the last day we found a pizza hut and ate a medium pizza each with all you can eat ice cream. I then finally got an asthma attack because of the pollution and we left Brittain, hungry exausted and delerious. Good times. Would go again if my finances allowed it.
I survved on mooshy peas for a few months when I was broke... they are filling and sustaining(but kind of boring)... i ate for a week for $10.00: peas [3 bags 3$}, rice{one big bag 2$}, tea w/sugar(3$}... spinach leaves[2$]... kept me alive and felt actually very healthy and energetic...
Ridiculous. Just an amazing chef bored with the standard. The only reason for disgusting green peas (they are only peas people) is so when mom and dad wanted fish and chips at the restaurant they needed something to feed the baby too. The real magic is who got the general public to fall head over heels for mushy peas and making it iconic. Fucking genius.
I love good Fish n Chips or in NZ Fush n Chups. I also like Fish Head either fried in oil or Boiled with Onion & bit of salt. I like the fat around the eye but my Fav is the Fish Brain which is sweet & tasty. My Fav Shell Fishes CrayFish & Sea Urchin also Crab
+Ivan E. Cao-Berg Actually most "Fish And Chip Shops" in the UK use something that's not, by definition, vinegar. "Non Brewed Condiment" or Non Fermented Condiment" is what gets used most and does taste a little different ... It is available these days in some supermarkets.
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Why do people get so arsey about food? Heston is having fun and making good food, and people feel the need to swarm into the comments and slag British cuisine, or Hestons glasses, or each other, or complain about something that they clearly misunderstood. Every cuisine in the world is shit if it's cooked badly, and amazing if it's cooked by someone who knows what they're doing.
+Ricky Bobby
Well it was faddy enough to earn his restaurant 3 Michelin stars
+Aquarian Dreamster You don't fucking wait in the restaurant to be served for 3 months you imbecile!
+ThisAlbino I disagree about your statement, that "every cuisine in the world is shit if it's cooked badly, and amazing if it's cooked by someone who knows what they're doing". Seriously, I mean it. I'm from west Germany, the industrial part of westphalia. Our ancestors were workers or farmers and believe me, 80% of the dishes they came up with are a mix of cabbage, potatoes and pork meat. There is NO WAY that someone can make these recipes a good dish (except the 20% which are actually pretty awesome). But of course it always also depends on the ressources people traditionally had. Look at Japan, where almost every settlement is close to the shore, people have loads of fresh fish and great soil to farm. They slice fresh fish and eat it with soy sauce - how great is that??? Or look at India, where nearly every spice you can imagine naturally grows. They can add so many flavours to their dishes, something people here could never do. I mean, of course simple meals can taste fantastic when prepared by a master, but I would not agree that ANY cuisine in the world tastes amazing, due to the fact that some were created out of the pure necessity of getting something to eat, no matter if tasty or not. Anyways, cheers from Germany! :)
+Raachen you're mixing dishes with ingredients, making it an unfair comparison. I've tasted plenty of bad Japanese dishes (I lived there for a year during uni), as well as Indian ones (I live in London). Just as I've had disgusting American food and amazing soul food. My favorite cuisine is Norwegian, seeing as that's where I'm from, but I'll be first in line to say that some of the Scandinavian food is truly disgusting. Point is: you'll find good and bad food everywhere.
+ThisAlbino I think people hate people who are too overly patriotic and proud about their country's culture and heritage.
Heston is a legend the way he thinks up new amazing ideas and techniques for food, he's like a chef and a scientist rolled into one
im taiwanese and unlike most of you folks out there, the eye is actually the most sought after part of the fish. It is packed with soooo much flavour and it's just soo delicious. so glad Heston introduced it to the western public
Are you having a laugh ?
I like Heston; he's mellow. If this were an American show, it would be "EXTREME" and "BADASS" and would have a heavy metal soundtrack and Guy Fieri screaming his head off for an hour... (American TV doesn't tell you stuff, it yells it at you!)
you forgot the part where he would tongue the fish while blasting black metal.
***** A swedish pharaoh link to the mafia, got famous from twerking coconuts.
***** what a coincidence! your comments are neither constructive nor practical! High five! :D
***** ^5!
Alton Brown. American and very informative. Can be a little theatrical at times, but the same can be said about anything on television.
This guy is like Willie Wonka! He's amazing!
he even created a real life version of lickable wallpaper
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@@MrDevilsbrood1012 🤣
No shit.🙄🤣
That's his intention. Heston wonker the little plonker
Heston should have said at 13:51 "That was an eye-opening experience."
I'm far from a foodie and don't normally watch food shows but was utterly entertained by this man's genius.
i love the fish eye expert, he could probably go on about fish eyes for hours.
I love his bowtie lol
Yes he was eye opening
He can't have a girlfriend surely lol! 😂
Heston, you're a genius! Wish I was there! And you made the people smile again!! Make some recent videos!
The best fish'n'chips I have ever tasted was in Inverclyde (near Glasgow) It was served with peas, two slices of generously buttered white bread, and a pint mug of strong hot tea. I went there every evening for a week, and I have never forgotten it. Lovely grub!
Its nice to see just an hour long video without having to see many foreigners. I love being British and I love British people.
Danny Moe yay xenophobe
The mad cackle when they made the fishy sausage is hilarious :-)
Heston is amazing...pure genius. I hope to one day make to Great Britain to experience some of his culinary creations.
+BAZYRKYRS BUNKER Hope you have a lot of money! It'll cost you about £300 per person to eat at his restaurant.
I'm not wealthy by any means but I'd happily spend that much at Heston's restaurant and then I'd do the same at one of Ramsay's restaurants. Eating their food is on my bucket list.
+BAZYRKYRS BUNKER mine too
Yeah, he has passion for his creations and doesn't seem stuffy about the food. Like seriously!
The last I heard was that a sample plate of Fat Duck food, which will be cooked by the chefs, NOT Heston, was about 200 pounds, so start saving.
13:51 David thank you for that, that was absolutely eye opening
Love the mix of recipes and history! and I may be American, but I adore fish and chips, with malt vinegar and a touch of salt. :D
Glad to see you posting again! Thanks!
I liked the bit on mushy peas. As a student in York 30 years ago we used to go to a pub which served a pork pie in a bowl, smothered in mushy peas and mint sauce. It was epic !
Bloody Brilliant!
And an absolute joy to watch!
I love the way you cook it’s magical and makes me rethink food 🥘 and it preparations.
I love this episode, lost count how many times I've seen it.
I'm happy knowing Heston is a fan of Doctor Who
He's British. It's required by law
Hey, thanks for the upload. I gurss i missed these when they aired.
I have been desperately looking for a replacement/additional show to add to my binge list since I cant watch season 1-4 of GBM anywhere. Thanks a bunch for sharing
I remember in Australia when the fishmongers used to pretty much give away the fish heads (massive salmon heads etc.) to anyone who wanted them... It was the best for us Asians who love it - my family used to grill it up or do a fish head curry. They've caught on now, and they're expensive.
same.. my mum loved to buy salmon heads. great for roasting or even making a stock.
where are you from? I don't remember that happening in any Melbourne place I knew. I also don't remember many people wanting fresh salmon. As a body builder (long gone folks) in the 90's I'd get told to piss off by fishmongers when asking for such things or butchers when asking for 5kg of chicken breasts. I'm fairly sure you're only dealing with family guys, or this is not true.
@@professornuke7562 This was when we used to go to Perth a lot in the early 90s. It was the fishmongers in Claremont where we were regulars. There was even a bowl of lemons that customers could take one or 2 from for free (would not happen nowadays). Yeah, pretty sure it was a family run place back 30 years ago - definitely wouldn't happen now.
The love of my life is a Perth girl, and wow....It seems that place NOT Melbourne and that is not an insult. They're just different. Free lemons, eh? Sounds like it was what my Dad said....generally a nicer place than the righthand coast.
@@professornuke7562 oh, the free lemons were supposedly from the owner's backyard (I think maybe they started charging for them after a few years). They also started charging for the fish heads after they knew there was demand. haha
Thank you for sharing. Love Fish and Chips
As an American, I admire British culture. minced meat in a fish head may not look too impressive, the US as well as the UK put a lot of effort in presentation, but I bet that would be damn tastey.
Legend has it Heston sent the fish back to the sea so it can mature for 2 more years for more of a briny taste and the hobbits have gone on a quest for the elusive wheat of extra crispness.
This is an Amazing Cook with a wonderful twist
This guy is a complete nutcase - in the nicest possible way ! I've eaten at one of his restaurants, and the food was superb. I'm not entirely sure what benefit there is to experimenting with simple classic dishes to this extent - but hey, it makes for entertaining viewing, and the guy has earned a reasonable amount of dosh - to say the least ! - from doing this. I actually found the "history" parts of this pretty enjoyable - you're never too old to learn something new :-)
Heston needs to be on TH-cam more often.
13:52 he missed the chance to say “that was absolutely eye-opening”
in singapore, fish head is a delicacy! usually eaten as a curry or in steamboats. the cheeks are the best part!
i thorght the brain was best part as they believe makes you smart lol
***** we're english, we don't eat scraps.
***** " _Congrats i just added you to my racist list._ "
OMG, the honor, this is just too much; i can't possibly accept this.
BTW its interesting that you, a self-proposed, battle hardened, trolling expert needed to mute me in your post.... what's the matter sweetheart, what'r you so afraid of? speak some truth did i?
" _poor you... either you have a good come back or you don't_ "
...or just mute/block like a little bitch if you don't stand a chance, huh?
Noooiiiice.
LOL, pathetic.
***** It's an English burger, so not fish heads, that's for sure.
Ghetto Feelosifer
also, did you watch this video! ALL SORTS OF OFFAL! Lol, did you know it's about British food? The food the royalty ate?
Hahahaha...... hahaha. Yeah, why don't you... I dunno, do some more disgustingly wasteful modern shit.
Heston should work on carnival parades. He's truly a fun guy.
This is what cooking should be fun and enjoyable, and i bet it tasted amazing.
"vinegar laden canons"
farrr Heston, really stepping up ur game
Absolutely Amazing !!
In Pennsylvania we have Fish frys. Usually battered Haddock or cod with French fries and cold slaw or macaroni salad. Popular during lent.
Bet u wouldn't believe me if I told you Heston was best man at my uncles wedding.
I'd say good on your uncle!
That's amazing!
Why do we care?
Yes and I'm the queen mother
I think that's great, good for your family.
Heston is a food genius. love it
What is the name of this soundtrack in the hampton court part? I sounds very old and im trying to find it online. Thanks.guys for your help
25:43 began to remind me of that song in Harry Potter. Hedwig's Theme I think.
that looked really good.the fish n chip log roll creation lol
love fish and chips even as an Australian with salt and vinegar and tartare sauce it's my comfort food
30:22 I love that he has to specify that it actually is REAL salt xD!
Does someone know what is the name of the song @30:44 please???
"That was absolutely fascinating" I think a better way to reiterate that is to say that it was "exceptionally eye-opening"
Just try to imagine a life where you go out of the house in the rain, you stand in queue for nearly 10 minutes for the joy of eating mushed peas out of a plastic thimble, and then think that's the high point of your week.
Just imagine that.
I live in New England (Massachusetts), and we like our Fish and Chips as well. Haddock and Cod are king here, but sometimes Pollock or Flounder (Plaice) are used. The side is Cole Slaw, not Mushy Peas. I'd like to try Mushy Peas as I love Pea Soup. I also like my fry with lemon juice and malt vinegar on it. For my chips, I like mayo for dipping, I know it's weird, but it's a taste I picked up in Amsterdam. I also have the meal with a proper British Ale or Cider.
Mike Pellerin A man of class and good taste!
a great guy and fellow Chef!thank God i was working with many a Brit Chef, so i di understand their sense of humor.
7:34 I love how he casually takes the piss out of him
My brother and I once ate fish eyeballs together, it was a great experience.
Rock and Sole Place is my local chip shop!! Love this!
I LOVE peas. Never heard of mushy peas before but I would bet money that I'd love them too!
Rock & Sole Plaice! I visited there on my trip to London in 2006!!
I always triple cook my chips the exact way he describes, now i know why there come out so good. didn't think heston done them the same way, thats awesome.
I remember my first and only trip to London me and my mother stayed over for four days, walked 13 kilometers a day didn't find a single restaurant. We subsisted off scones from cafés and tea. Stood in line for Madamé Tussauds thinking it was the other ones wish to visit until I questioned her if she seriously wanted to do this having finally seen the price of entry to which she replied "I though you wanted to do this!". So we left. Then went to the Brittish museum to gawk at all the loot. Saw Beowulf in a cinema because I wasn't allowed in my home country at that age. Came back to the hotel room and discovered half a bucket of popcorn in my mothers bra (we didn't buy any). On the last day we found a pizza hut and ate a medium pizza each with all you can eat ice cream. I then finally got an asthma attack because of the pollution and we left Brittain, hungry exausted and delerious.
Good times.
Would go again if my finances allowed it.
the fish eyeball's some really crazy stuff!
He's not a real chef, he's a scientist.
He's kind of both a chef and scientist lel
well to be fair, cooking is a science
@Hikari To Yami Gamingz There's a word for that. Food scientist. Actual career.
andreasegde he is a real chef he's just a smart one and smarter than you
That's just stupid talk.
But why is Rich Piana so naturally big?
No one ate the edible newspaper lol
RIP
I mean, who has the right idea to eat newspaper?
Pea Ice cream LOL you gotta love Heston!
the end result; the ultimate mukbang challenge
I thought the part with David Williams was truly eye opening. Especially at 12:34
You know you have arrived at hipster stardom when the thickest black retro imitation 1970's glasses falls on your face.
He is impressive. Nice work
The fish heads are pretty great. More people should give it a try. I love salmon head, fried with tomatoes, leeks and a dash of soy sauce.
Very clever chef Heston 🙏👍
I survved on mooshy peas for a few months when I was broke... they are filling and sustaining(but kind of boring)... i ate for a week for $10.00: peas [3 bags 3$}, rice{one big bag 2$}, tea w/sugar(3$}... spinach leaves[2$]... kept me alive and felt actually very healthy and energetic...
Wouldn't you just love Heston as Dr Who?! ha ha ha
Omg did anyone notice that the guy screamed when it popped at 26:40 xDD
4:58 , 24:50
Just interesting to see how he switches from pronouncing the H in homage(which is a British pronunciation) to not.
Do you guys in the UK use katcup for chips?
Mdriver1981 yes we do. But sometimes I like chilli sauce w it instead
Anything with batter deep fried immediately looks absolutely delicious. You could batter a turd and fry it and people wouuld think it looked great.
this man, is an artist
thanks to the fried chips and fish ...tea culture has been developed in England .:)
Heston is one of the best chefs.in the world
Ridiculous. Just an amazing chef bored with the standard. The only reason for disgusting green peas (they are only peas people) is so when mom and dad wanted fish and chips at the restaurant they needed something to feed the baby too. The real magic is who got the general public to fall head over heels for mushy peas and making it iconic. Fucking genius.
They taste good. If you don’t like peas then sure, moan about them but they taste good to someone who likes peas.
Queen Vic looked a bit like a cods head. No offense intended.
Sokratis Dalakas You are what you eat
+ChitterChatterD lmfao!
Heston reminds me of our Alton Brown here in America- both very entertaining!
Yeah but Alton Brown doesn’t have the credentials of Heston. Three Michelin stars for his restaurant in Bray, and two for his restaurant in London
this guy is a fucking genius... hats off to Heston
Your great Heston well done 😇
When he started grinding that perfect round of fish and chips at 6:28 .. I was like NOOOOOOOO
thanks for sharing i dont have tv :( and for keeping it normal size screan xx
Can anyone tell me what song is playing at around 14:30?
Elias Malik Warrior of light :)
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Welcome :)
Thanks
Queen Victoria liked her food....she also liked your food...all of it.
Cod tongues and cheeks used to be a favourite of mine when iin Newfoundland ...now in Thailand so make fish and chips with tempura Barramundi.
5:13 COD for £16??? thats daylight robbery
It's fine. The TV station is paying.
@emigrate mn
Collar and cheek meat from fish is usually pretty good, so no surprise there.
I just saw the thumbnail and went yeah
What is the gelling agent he uses for the fake fish skin?
Well, now I need some fish and chips!
I love good Fish n Chips or in NZ Fush n Chups.
I also like Fish Head either fried in oil or Boiled with Onion & bit of salt. I like the fat around the eye but my Fav is the Fish Brain which is sweet & tasty.
My Fav Shell Fishes CrayFish & Sea Urchin also Crab
The Belgian Friterie pre-dates the British "Chippie" by about 40 yeasrs. And Belgians were frying fish and chips long before then.
Heston, you were always right behind Ferrán Adriá that never made tv show for surviving.
I have an issue with the paradox of reinventing tradition in his dishes. Nonetheless, I am fascinated.
+Nikolay061 I think one of the tenets of modernist thinking (which Heston is) is reinventing tradition using modern methods of production :-)
To find the great Britih chip. Visit any one of Englands fish and chip shops.
out of curiosity, what kind of vinegar/sauce are they adding to the fries?
+Ivan E. Cao-Berg chips
Is that what it is called? Chip vinegar?
+Ivan E. Cao-Berg Malt Vinegar
malt vinegar
+Ivan E. Cao-Berg Actually most "Fish And Chip Shops" in the UK use something that's not, by definition, vinegar. "Non Brewed Condiment" or Non Fermented Condiment" is what gets used most and does taste a little different ... It is available these days in some supermarkets.
What a clever man!
Your 1st video ion 2 YEARS.... LOL!!!
8:24 . Reading blank pages. 😂