When I worked in a local chippy I used to go in on a morning and salt the fish on both sides. It prevented the fish curling up at the ends while cooking.
Best looking homemade fish and chips ever. Beats Ramsay's and Pierre White's hands down. If you don't believe me, watch their vids. Already planning this for our Saturday tea. As always, thank you.
Cheryl, your recipe videos are so great! Here I am, past my 60th birthday, and I had never thought to add malt vinegar to fish batter! (I blame it on not being raised in Scotland! 😁)
I recently found out how good corn flour is for coating. Not corn meal, but corn flour. I know now that's what they used on the fish at a favorite restaurant we went to when I was a child.
Great recipe and looks awesome. Try putting a tablespoon or two of sugar into the water that you soak your chips in. I've found that it gives them a nice crispy outside. And I think it sweats out the starch without adding any sweetness.
Hi Cheryl, I made this for the first time tonight for tea and it was the most enjoyable fjsh and chips I've ever tasted. I'm afraid the local chippie is going to lose out big style! Thanks so much for all your recipes. X
When i was training to be a chef we were always told that batter is better when it is fresh i have found batter that has been left for too long just looses that nice crispy coating due to the beer going flat so i would disagree that leaving it longer is better , also you can use self raising flour instead of mixing plain flour with baking powder thats basically all self raising powder is .... I would also blanch my chips at 130°c first whilst i was getting the rest of the dinner ready then finish them later at 180°c just before they are due to be served
Just saw a recipe for crispy oven sweet potato fries from Spain. It involves soaking the potatoes for 40 minutes in water after chopping them then dry namana towel then baking them for 40 minutes to an hour. It was crazy how long it took. Easier to buy the frozen ones and fiddle around with technique until they get crispy
After almost 20 years in the states I decided I need to learn how to make these myself 😂 I can’t wait to try this recipe - only one I’ve seen that looks close to home
CHERYL!!! These are the best fish and chips I’ve ever eaten and I MADE THEM MYSELF AT HOME IN THE STATES this is INSANE. Anyone wanting traditional Scottish fish and chips this is the one to try. I’m going to need a personal trainer 😂
Thank you for your beginning comments Cheryl. Im home with Covid (in NZ) and was feeling a little sick of it all, You cheered me up and reminded me that we belong to all sorts of communities that are just a comment away, I love this one :-)
Sat here watching this at 9.45 at night and you have got my mouth watering will definitely be giving this a go the batter sounds lovely never tried beer batter x
Hi there. I love all your recipes. I have served up right many of them. But just to share a few thoughts on potatoes. For chips, red potatoes are waxy and therefore the end result is crispy & crunchy. Brown potatoes are starchy. To get a chip that has a light crunch on the outside and is heavenly soft on the inside using a brown potato. You pointed out the need to rinse some of that starch out, well done, that is the secret. *I agree with the commenter who said your chips beat Ramsay's. In the states King Edward potatoes are called Kennebec.
That looks fantastically tasty. When I lived in England, my favorite was eel and chips (only one bone to work with). Did Jasper try to "help" with the fish prep? ;)
I am on the East Coast, where it is relatively easy to get. Not as good as in England, although I did find one place that has a huge fillet. But they don't do the Friday night fries like they do in the Midwest
I never thought to add vinegar to the batter. I am going have to try that. I love malt vinegar... I could drink the stuff. Your fish and chips look delicious!
I've been looking everywhere for a decent batter recipe and this seems perfect. Strangely you're the first person I've seen putting malt vinegar into the batter mix. Quick question - if you don't have/want beer for the batter can you just use carbonated water? Or maybe something else?
That looks really good. Imagine those poor people running around the field with the cows and their wee buckets to catch the beef drippings on a hot day.
GOOD DAY CHERLE JUST A UPDATE ON YOUR FISH AND CHIPS I HAVE IMPROVED ON THE CHIPS MADE THEM MORE CRIPEY MADE THE BATTER FOR THE FISH MUCH BETTER BATTER DOES NOT FALL OF FISH BUT STAYES INTACT SO MY CISH AND CHIPS WILL BE BETTER THAN ANY ENGLISH FISH AND CHIPS THEY CANT COOK HAVE A NICE DAY
hiya. going to try yr fish recipe as looks lovely but as for the chip you should do triple cooked chips their amazing.or part cooked yr chips, then the fish then finish the chips so the fish doesnt dry out. love yr channel.x
If you like your chips soggy/soft like they serve in fish and chip shops then put them in a paper bag to steam for a while. It's the paper they serve them in that makes them soggy.
Hi. Dying to try this out as, living in Spain, miss my fish n chips! Liked that you used beef dripping as that was what my mum always used to fry with. Just one question, if you wouldn't mind - what fryer are you using? It looks a reasonable size as I have found them some are far too big! Thanks
The fat I used was beef dripping...forgot to mention that in the video! :)
Brilliant!
Where from?
I use half & half (lard and veg oil) for deep frying but would prefer proper beef dripping .
@@paulmercury6571 Cheryl bought it from Tesco, it’s in her last shopping haul.
@@DeborahScotts153 a large amount of it!
don't use veg oil for deep frying, it becomes toxic @@paulmercury6571
When I worked in a local chippy I used to go in on a morning and salt the fish on both sides. It prevented the fish curling up at the ends while cooking.
I’m American, but went to England on holiday. The fish and chips were the one thing that I remembered the most. Amazing.
Best looking homemade fish and chips ever. Beats Ramsay's and Pierre White's hands down. If you don't believe me, watch their vids. Already planning this for our Saturday tea. As always, thank you.
I love that you explain why you cook things a certain way. I have learned a lot from your tips. Thank you
Cheryl, your recipe videos are so great! Here I am, past my 60th birthday, and I had never thought to add malt vinegar to fish batter! (I blame it on not being raised in Scotland! 😁)
I recently found out how good corn flour is for coating. Not corn meal, but corn flour. I know now that's what they used on the fish at a favorite restaurant we went to when I was a child.
Great recipe and looks awesome. Try putting a tablespoon or two of sugar into the water that you soak your chips in. I've found that it gives them a nice crispy outside. And I think it sweats out the starch without adding any sweetness.
Thanks for continuing your content. Watching you helps to cope with the stress in the world.
Your wonderful scottish accent always cheers me up. Thank you for that. Hope you and your family are safe and healthy as well.
Im so glad you say add a good tsp of salt, a pinch is worthless!!
Looks lovely 👌🏻 Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a great day 🌻🌞
Your fish and chips looks beautiful! What a beautiful video to take our minds off the sad times we are currently experiencing 👍🏻
Oh that looked Braw Cheryl! Know what I'm having for Saturday nights tea !😍Smashing 👍
Hi Cheryl, I made this for the first time tonight for tea and it was the most enjoyable fjsh and chips I've ever tasted. I'm afraid the local chippie is going to lose out big style! Thanks so much for all your recipes. X
Good evening Cheryl. Lovely to see you 👀, with these fish and chippies. Oh yummy 😋 delicious. This is my idea of heaven. Thank you ❤
My mom used to make beer battered fish with fish they caught in Florida. It would either be Bass or Perch, it was sooooo good.
When i was training to be a chef we were always told that batter is better when it is fresh i have found batter that has been left for too long just looses that nice crispy coating due to the beer going flat so i would disagree that leaving it longer is better , also you can use self raising flour instead of mixing plain flour with baking powder thats basically all self raising powder is .... I would also blanch my chips at 130°c first whilst i was getting the rest of the dinner ready then finish them later at 180°c just before they are due to be served
Southern California here. Thank you for this recipe and tutorial. Nothing better than good fish and chips. Definitely giving this one a try.
That all looks wonderful. Never thought to rest the batter.
Lovely fish and chips, just in time for Friday! In the black country they batter the chips as well, not quite fattening enough without. 🙂
I just learned how to make good fish and chips. Thanks so much
Definitely a recipe for Scots overseas (like me) because we all know much easier just going to the chippie 🤣
Just saw a recipe for crispy oven sweet potato fries from Spain. It involves soaking the potatoes for 40 minutes in water after chopping them then dry namana towel then baking them for 40 minutes to an hour. It was crazy how long it took. Easier to buy the frozen ones and fiddle around with technique until they get crispy
Them fish and chips look absolutely delicious Cheryl, everything you cook turns out great, l think you have the magic touch at the cooker.😋👍👩🍳
Made this wonderful batter yesterday, used on Walleye and Halibut. Absolutely the best batter fried fish we have ever had. Thank you so much!
Late for the big plate but staying for the leftovers. Brilliant mate
Great job on the fish and chips. A great inspiration!
After almost 20 years in the states I decided I need to learn how to make these myself 😂 I can’t wait to try this recipe - only one I’ve seen that looks close to home
CHERYL!!! These are the best fish and chips I’ve ever eaten and I MADE THEM MYSELF AT HOME IN THE STATES this is INSANE. Anyone wanting traditional Scottish fish and chips this is the one to try. I’m going to need a personal trainer 😂
Cheryl I love your meals inspiring
I use my own homebrew beer for the batter
Great idea using box
Thank you soo much for doing this !! I’ve never had the guts to do this myself - not any more !! Thank you again ! ✨✨✨✨
Thank you for your beginning comments Cheryl. Im home with Covid (in NZ) and was feeling a little sick of it all, You cheered me up and reminded me that we belong to all sorts of communities that are just a comment away, I love this one :-)
Sat here watching this at 9.45 at night and you have got my mouth watering will definitely be giving this a go the batter sounds lovely never tried beer batter x
Hi there. I love all your recipes. I have served up right many of them. But just to share a few thoughts on potatoes. For chips, red potatoes are waxy and therefore the end result is crispy & crunchy. Brown potatoes are starchy. To get a chip that has a light crunch on the outside and is heavenly soft on the inside using a brown potato. You pointed out the need to rinse some of that starch out, well done, that is the secret.
*I agree with the commenter who said your chips beat Ramsay's. In the states King Edward potatoes are called Kennebec.
Awesome Cheryl. I am gonna try this when I get back home to Thailand... Keep up the sterling work.
Love the recipe, I had a fish supper last night for tea, it was delicious, have never thought to make it myself. I might try it, thanks Cheryl xxx
That looks fantastically tasty. When I lived in England, my favorite was eel and chips (only one bone to work with). Did Jasper try to "help" with the fish prep? ;)
This looks absolutely amazing ❤️
That looks amazing Cheryl. I'll definitely give this a go! Thankyou x
Oh my gosh that looks delicious!!!!! I will try this ! Thank you !
My absolute favourite (Im not even a pensioner!) when we go out its always fish and chips!!!!
It looks so delicious I’ve watched this video 4 times already,,,, and I hope you and your family are well in these crazy times ❤️
Thank you! I live in Southern California and there aren't any places nearby to get fish and chips. Used to but not so much now.
I am on the East Coast, where it is relatively easy to get. Not as good as in England, although I did find one place that has a huge fillet. But they don't do the Friday night fries like they do in the Midwest
OMG, I’m Slavoring. That looks amazing.
Loved that video. Definitely a crowd pleaser
Ive done it again🤬 i watched your channel later and now its made me hungry 🤬 I love fish and chips 🤣🤣
Looks great and very tasty 🤤 i shall be giving this one a wee go!. I am such a plain jane when it comes to food. Thanks for sharing Cheryl xxx
That looked great Cheryl. I have an unused deep fryer, maybe time to take it out. Thanks.
Lovely another thing for my making list, I’ve still got the Swiss roll to do yet thankyou x take care
Omg! I’m salivating. Best fish and chips I’ve seen and especially being cooked in beef dripping! Yummy 😋
Going to try the vinegar in the batter next time, never heard of that before.
Looks delicious love crispy fish 👍
Looks great and I bet it's delicious Cheryl. A cold pint to go with would be sublime.
This fish and chips looks tasty, going to try this Dinner 😋🇮🇪♥️
Great, easy to follow video with superb results.
It's very very tasty!
I am SO hungry now!!
My goodness that looks incredible!! So happy this showed up in my feed :)
Ah thank you! :)
I make fish and chips at home the best. But nothing beats F&C from the Chipper yummy 😋 love your videos
I am literally just off the internet ordering my very first Uber Eats delivery for, guess what, FISH & CHIPS, when I see your video !!!
Thanks sister. Sending love and Warm Weather. dan t. palm springs calif USA
The fish and chips look so tasty Cheryl. 👍🏻
I never thought to add vinegar to the batter. I am going have to try that. I love malt vinegar... I could drink the stuff. Your fish and chips look delicious!
Great video Cheryl I’m watching at a little after 6 am and now I know what’s for tea tonight. Thank you👍🎅🏻
Brilliant, definitely doing this.
Where's the broon sauce? 😂 That's an East Coast thing 👍😀
Looks lush £8 50p for a fish supper here in Fife so much cheaper to make yourself oh and tomato sauce
Linda E.
Looks fantastic! Coincidentally, also had fried haddock & chips tonight.
So good! :)
Love a good fish batter recipe. I’ll be trying this Friday. Thank you!
Definitely going to do this xxxx
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍Thanks for your Video ...I love Fish and Chips...Frank from Germany ❤❤❤❤❤
Amazing 😋 I can taste that from here💓
Another great video, looks delicious!!
I've been looking everywhere for a decent batter recipe and this seems perfect. Strangely you're the first person I've seen putting malt vinegar into the batter mix.
Quick question - if you don't have/want beer for the batter can you just use carbonated water? Or maybe something else?
Wow! That looks like it's just came from the chippy, It looks amazing! I will have to try that fish for sure! Thanks for this :)
we always put a wee bit a bic carb in the batter also i like to par boil my chips i find the middelo more fluffy
super. you take all the fear and trepidation out of thought of "just doing it !". Thanks.
Lemonade instead of carbonated water works well....and lemon goes well with fish.
That looks really good. Imagine those poor people running around the field with the cows and their wee buckets to catch the beef drippings on a hot day.
Yes! I can see it clearly😂
Thankyou Cheryl I love it xx👍🏴
Omg that looks so good
How yummy!!!! The fish came out so perfect!
Cheryl, I’ve made your steak pies several times and love them.
GOOD DAY CHERLE JUST A UPDATE ON YOUR FISH AND CHIPS I HAVE IMPROVED ON THE CHIPS MADE THEM MORE CRIPEY MADE THE BATTER FOR THE FISH MUCH BETTER BATTER DOES NOT FALL OF FISH BUT STAYES INTACT SO MY CISH AND CHIPS WILL BE BETTER THAN ANY ENGLISH FISH AND CHIPS THEY CANT COOK HAVE A NICE DAY
hiya. going to try yr fish recipe as looks lovely but as for the chip you should do triple cooked chips their amazing.or part cooked yr chips, then the fish then finish the chips so the fish doesnt dry out. love yr channel.x
Thank you! One of my favorite meal!!!
Mmm, looks delicious 😋 will definitely have a go 😀 Thank you for sharing Cheryl xxx
Vinegar in the batter is a new one on me but I’ll be trying it tonight.
Love me some fish ‘n chips
If you like your chips soggy/soft like they serve in fish and chip shops then put them in a paper bag to steam for a while. It's the paper they serve them in that makes them soggy.
Ur fish and chips look lovely it’s making me hungry at 253 in the morning on Thursday 20 June 2024
Hiya Cheryl. Ooh I got quite nervous watching your fingers get so close to that hot oil! Deep frying scares me! 😳
The end result did look great tho 😋
You are Good!! Watch your videos often, Excellent
Tomato ketchup is a addition too. Probably the vinegar that does hts magic.
Excellent video. Nothing here that I would disagree with.
I wish chip shops would include the lemon slice.
Agreed Neal! :) That would be amazing as a nice alternative to vinegar x
I love that accent !!
Bloody hell that looks good.
Hi. Dying to try this out as, living in Spain, miss my fish n chips! Liked that you used beef dripping as that was what my mum always used to fry with. Just one question, if you wouldn't mind - what fryer are you using? It looks a reasonable size as I have found them some are far too big! Thanks
Cheryl, would like to see your mushy peas recipe.
Loved this! ❤️❤️ please adopt me 😋😋