batter

[tonynufc]

has anyone got any tips for making batter, ive been making beer batter using recipes from google which has been turning out ok but one problem i am having is my batter isn't crispy, not like the chip shop batter, it sort of resembles the batter you get on frozen fish. im drying the fish before cooking and coating it with flour before dipping in the batter and the oil is really hot. any ideas where im going wrong?

 

[regpude]

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has anyone got any tips for making batter, ive been making beer batter using recipes from google which has been turning out ok but one problem i am having is my batter isn't crispy, not like the chip shop batter, it sort of resembles the batter you get on frozen fish. im drying the fish before cooking and coating it with flour before dipping in the batter and the oil is really hot. any ideas where im going wrong?

.seems like your doing it {all to the book}.DAFT,reply though.are you useing PLAIN flour.?.

 

[tonynufc]

.seems like your doing it {all to the book}.DAFT,reply though.are you useing PLAIN flour.?.

yeah im using plain flour, ive been looking at some older similar posts on here and cornflour seems to do the trick so i'll try that next

 

[BillQuay]

batter

Put more beer in make it thinner. Dry fish but do not coat with flour.
Always works for me.

 

[regpude]

yeah im using plain flour, ive been looking at some older similar posts on here and cornflour seems to do the trick so i'll try that next

.GOOD LUCK.god loves a trier.lol.ps,i ive also heard courflour has got good results,some were.looking forward to some nice CRISPY fish photos.lol.

 

[regpude]

Put more beer in make it thinner. Dry fish but do not coat with flour.
Always works for me.

.interesting reply bill.all tony has to do now is catch some fish to try your method.LOL.

 

[tonynufc]

Put more beer in make it thinner. Dry fish but do not coat with flour.
Always works for me.

ok cheers i'll try that

 

[tonynufc]

.interesting reply bill.all tony has to do now is catch some fish to try your method.LOL.

catching the fish may be a problem haha

 

[leanne bruce]

batter

try rice flour from the chinese supermarkets'do not mix it with water just coat the fish with it and you get nice thin crispy batter

 

[KeithB]

Bero recipe in this thread:

http://www.nesa.co.uk/forums/cook-your-catch/233931-battered-fish-chips.html

Always works for me, well it did until I decied it was easier to bin the fryer than clean it.

Just make sure the oil is hot before you drop the battered fish in.

 

[Red5]

My mums recipe includes a dash of vinegar...Always works for me

 

[tonynufc]

Bero recipe in this thread:

http://www.nesa.co.uk/forums/cook-your-catch/233931-battered-fish-chips.html

Always works for me, well it did until I decied it was easier to bin the fryer than clean it.

Just make sure the oil is hot before you drop the battered fish in.

cheers for that keith, i'll give that a go tomorrow, might even post some pics if it turns out ok

 

[tonynufc]

almost there, used that recipe and it was much more crispy though the batter was quite thin, possibly done my mix to watery

 

[PETER]

Looks spot on that mate few mushy peas to go with it mmmmmm

 

[Charlton]

half self raising flour half cornflour, make quite runny with very cold water and make sure oil is hot

 

[KeithB]

Nowt wrong with that Tony, I like the batter thin, if I get a fish from the chippy I ask for "stripped cod" they dip the fish and run most of the batter off, the plus side is you always get a freshly cooked fish as well.

almost there, used that recipe and it was much more crispy though the batter was quite thin, possibly done my mix to watery

 

[tonynufc]

Nowt wrong with that Tony, I like the batter thin, if I get a fish from the chippy I ask for "stripped cod" they dip the fish and run most of the batter off, the plus side is you always get a freshly cooked fish as well.

cheers keith, ive got some more fish defrosting for tomorrow so i'll see what i can do this time.

 

[g-force]

cheers keith, ive got some more fish defrosting for tomorrow so i'll see what i can do this time.

If you're cooking fish from frozen, I've found it helps a great deal to salt the fish first, as frozen fillets contain a lot more water than fresh (due to freezing/thawing process). This can cause your batter to go soggy and oily.

Get a shallow baking tray or large plate & generously sprinkle with salt, then lay the fillet(s) on top. Sprinkle more salt over the fillets then prop one end of the tray up a couple of inches (on an up-turned bowl or something) so that the water drawn out by the salt can run away from the fish. Let stand for about 20 minutes, then remove the excess salt by wiping fish dry with kitchen paper (paper towels). Then proceed with battering as usual - the fish will absorb enough of the salt to season it nicely.

Gary

 

[Davey1970]

all of above, however, a like my batter mix, with a little john smith's.
trust me, it work's.

 

[waco]

has anyone got any tips for making batter, ive been making beer batter using recipes from google which has been turning out ok but one problem i am having is my batter isn't crispy, not like the chip shop batter, it sort of resembles the batter you get on frozen fish. im drying the fish before cooking and coating it with flour before dipping in the batter and the oil is really hot. any ideas where im going wrong?

have u tried cider batter, got the recipe on google and it was really nice even though i not follow instuction to the letter and i suppose u could possibly try
any liquid for trial and 4 error to see what is best . then again its everyone to his own