tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post5169104602495724683..comments2024-03-18T06:57:55.423-04:00Comments on Food Wishes Video Recipes: The Friday Night Fish FryChef Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15030125427840815038noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-12670328372612872552019-07-22T00:00:40.865-04:002019-07-22T00:00:40.865-04:00Wow. I got my two turkey fryers out and double-fri...Wow. I got my two turkey fryers out and double-fried potatoes for chips in one (5 pounds russets) and 3 1/4 pounds cod, 3 1/4 pounds rock fish in the other. We served a the fish and chips with a cole slaw. Picture perfect, super crunchy and perfectly simple, simply battered fish fried to perfection. Thank you Chef John! Gripper99https://www.blogger.com/profile/17198447742966118596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-80778431445215240592017-03-26T14:35:39.013-04:002017-03-26T14:35:39.013-04:00Thank you Chef John for all of your skills that yo...Thank you Chef John for all of your skills that you share through your videos. Had fried pollack at a restaurant that they would not seeven above medium rare. Can and should pollock be served not flaking and white? Would not eat. Thank you. Hope you enjoyed your spring break. Journey with Passionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08833114541344180865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-75456290474976082242016-11-01T18:18:57.746-04:002016-11-01T18:18:57.746-04:00Chef John, if not now then when?!!!! Please do a f...Chef John, if not now then when?!!!! Please do a fried Haddock post!!! I use your dishes all the time. I need this one in the deck. <br /><br />ChadOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02470164698930423001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-34519254931340310692014-10-26T20:59:01.677-04:002014-10-26T20:59:01.677-04:00Okay Chef John! It's been 2 years, let's ...Okay Chef John! It's been 2 years, let's have a Fish and Chips video recipe! We're waiting.....Ken Kuhlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832254004693880690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-73291006401984475312014-03-03T10:12:39.620-05:002014-03-03T10:12:39.620-05:00I go out twice a week for fried fish. Always haddo...I go out twice a week for fried fish. Always haddock and always a large piece. Doug's near Syracuse NY is the best. Extra tartar sauce, a must. Best in peanut oil.mte333https://www.blogger.com/profile/17567025757807160531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-61299841032219591682013-02-08T00:57:35.548-05:002013-02-08T00:57:35.548-05:00I'd never heard of "fish fry" until ...I'd never heard of "fish fry" until I moved to Buffalo, but I've certainly eaten my fair share of this great dish since arriving a few years ago. I already loved fish and chips, so I was delighted to learn that you can get relatively decent fish fry almost anywhere around here. Would love to learn how to make this from the master. Michael Giffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07419924951444989981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-79811538317269880702013-01-30T18:25:18.118-05:002013-01-30T18:25:18.118-05:00Hi, I'm in Ireland & have just found your ...Hi, I'm in Ireland & have just found your blog & I'm enjoying looking through all your posts. You've given me lots of inspiration for new dishes to try out.<br />Yes, fish on Fridays was a Catholic thing introduced here & I think because it was forced upon us as children here, an awful lot of people claim to hate fish which is a shame. <br />I cook & eat alot of fish but one of my favourite ways is either haddock or dover (black) sole in beer batter. Batter was originally used as a protective coating for the fish. It would have been served encased in the batter but this would have been discarded, never eaten. It took quite a long time for people to catch on to actually eating it.<br />The best beers I've found for this are Coors Light or Budweiser.<br />My easy batter mix is 12 tablespoons of plain flour, a shake of salt & black pepper, a squeeze of lemon juice & a 330ml bottle of beer. Just whisk it up, dip your fish first in flour & then into the batter & straight into your hot oil.<br />This mix is thick enough to puff up & go crispy & protect the fish but not so thick as to become doughy. Delicious!!!Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018560077564752934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-36029471860351523742012-11-04T05:24:39.061-05:002012-11-04T05:24:39.061-05:00In Wisconsin it is a staple from the top of the st...In Wisconsin it is a staple from the top of the state down. Friday night is for fish frys. Not just during lent. And EVERY restaurant has it that isn't a specificly geared outfit.(pizza, asian, ect) Brandy old fashions and friday night fish. I love it. I prefer the breaded vs the battered.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-49192300813902164182012-10-20T17:45:40.646-04:002012-10-20T17:45:40.646-04:00Chef John, you need to do a true Upstate NY fish f...Chef John, you need to do a true Upstate NY fish fry, a Doug's Fish Fry!Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18097108552960954995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-47017755728635794282012-09-14T07:43:22.378-04:002012-09-14T07:43:22.378-04:00Growing up in the 60's in South Texas on the G...Growing up in the 60's in South Texas on the Gulf coast, the <i>Fish Fry</i> was always popular with schools, churches and the fire department for fund raisers. Back then, catfish was considered inedible (it still is ;-) and the fish a choice was usually the salt water Red Fish. The fish was battered with seasoned flour and corn meal and served with fried Hush Puppies. Very different from the traditional fish and chips, but just as tasty... LeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-80365319858417369302012-09-13T11:58:31.045-04:002012-09-13T11:58:31.045-04:00Living in Newfoundland, I'm no stranger to Fis...Living in Newfoundland, I'm no stranger to Fish n' Chips, however to get the authentic thing you need to use Cod. It's what the British originally used and it's the only thing we Newfies use. With a side of home-made french fries, potentially doused in either vinegar, or the somewhat odd Dressing and Gravy. The dressing is usually made with a locally grown herb known as savoury by the way, although I'm not sure where you would find that in America (other than through ordering it online). Yes, we Newfoundlander's are strange. <br /><br />TL;DR Make it with Cod.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01597733863799350085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-31487400718700168502012-09-13T07:05:19.318-04:002012-09-13T07:05:19.318-04:00If you keep a jar of sourdough starter in your fri...If you keep a jar of sourdough starter in your fridge, use that as a batter. The starter is a converted protein that makes for an extra crispy crust. I cut haddock into one inch strips, coat them with sourdough and then a light dusting of flour (I know, that sounds backwards, it's not). Fry in a well seasoned cast iron skillet with 1/8 inch of peanut oil. Use a splash screen as the fish enjoys spitting at you. If you're not in the mood for chips, make some tacos (don't forget a squeeze of lime :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-79904297681801618092012-09-12T02:53:48.417-04:002012-09-12T02:53:48.417-04:00I'm almost certain you can't grow up black...I'm almost certain you can't grow up black in America without having experienced several fish fries, haha. My dad's black and his family always have fish fries at the park. The men would fish all morning and catch TONS of catfish. They were soooooo good! Just hot sauce and a fork!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-47386268355964344352012-09-11T12:01:47.157-04:002012-09-11T12:01:47.157-04:00Hi Chef
I just have to leave a comment on this one...Hi Chef<br />I just have to leave a comment on this one. First I know your from up Geneva way, we're down in the Southern Tier, down Seneca Lake towards Watkins Glen, Corning and Elmira . You've hit Cornell Chicken,Salt Potatoes, Chicken French,Chicken Spiedies and now the "Fish Fry". Being a good Catholic area we all had to have our fish on Fridays. Down here they have a few twist that maybe your "left coast" friend have never tried. One is Fish Parm, made just like chicken parm, but justing the fried fish instead..maybe over a little angle hair , it's to die for.When we were kid we had to eat Cream Cod over mashed Potatoes(Uck..we were forced to eat that..bad memories. What's next Liver and Onions,love your recipes can't wait for the fish recipe to try.<br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-83791501726214910872012-09-10T17:09:29.009-04:002012-09-10T17:09:29.009-04:00I just loves me some fish and chips. Never been t...I just loves me some fish and chips. Never been to a fish fry. Don't know squat about catholic ism. I'm a heathen, but...I just loves me some fish and chips!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-66919790774415715152012-09-10T11:55:55.702-04:002012-09-10T11:55:55.702-04:00so is the next video fish fry or Borscht, cause im...so is the next video fish fry or Borscht, cause im so hoping fish fry's coming outdamiennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-22960511106752080782012-09-10T06:19:05.436-04:002012-09-10T06:19:05.436-04:00Where do I suggest a recipe? There is no twice bak...Where do I suggest a recipe? There is no twice baked potato recipe on here, amazing! Yes, that is my suggestion!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-11256662095504825522012-09-10T05:20:15.367-04:002012-09-10T05:20:15.367-04:00Chef John, I love any kind of fish fry or rather a...Chef John, I love any kind of fish fry or rather as I always call it, fried fish. Fish with batter as in fish n chips with tartar sauce is one of my favorites. I also like our local fried fish where we rub the fish with tumeric powder and salt and deep fry it. Would you believe it that I have never fried fish in my whole life? Why? Because I am a scaredy cat when it comes to hot oil splattering from the pan. Arrgh!!! Am looking forwards to your fish fry recipe. Who knows I may conquer my fear and just do it!PHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010771600736676432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-50351978027546777472012-09-09T04:44:25.395-04:002012-09-09T04:44:25.395-04:00Yes Chef John it seems the fish thing is a common ...Yes Chef John it seems the fish thing is a common theme on Fridays. Also I know another delicacy served mainly on Fridays is white pudding, which you tend to find in places such as Scotland and Eire. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-74559398775249181292012-09-09T02:18:23.723-04:002012-09-09T02:18:23.723-04:00I've been into fishing for about 3 years and I...I've been into fishing for about 3 years and I catch a ton of walleye in at my Cabin in Canada. The fish is great and I've tried a bunch of batters but I'd love to see a video of yours to really get a great one I could repeat!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-79174900616454236692012-09-09T00:12:47.396-04:002012-09-09T00:12:47.396-04:00I was born and raised in Wisconsin and yes, Friday...I was born and raised in Wisconsin and yes, Friday night Fish Fry is a staple! Usually it was cod, haddock, or as someone else said, a local fresh-caught fish like walleye or perch, and always served with coleslaw and some kind of potato (one local place even served it with potato pancakes with applesauce...mmmm.) Now I live in Texas and mention of "Friday Night" Fish Fry gets me crosseyed looks from anyone born and raised here. Fried catfish is a local staple but not specifically on Friday nights. And I have yet to find haddock ANYWHERE, in stores or in a restaurant...I miss it so much. It's one of the things about Wisconsin I miss the most since I moved down here.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06640025247482219777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-89535953274741645082012-09-08T22:42:33.825-04:002012-09-08T22:42:33.825-04:00Thanks for all the great fish fry info! I had no i...Thanks for all the great fish fry info! I had no idea it was so popular elsewhere. Chef Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15030125427840815038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-68338375626916208242012-09-08T22:40:30.418-04:002012-09-08T22:40:30.418-04:00I've never been to the States but this looks l...I've never been to the States but this looks like a traditional Dutch dish called 'een gebakken' or 'lekkerbekje', perhaps best translated to 'a fried one'. The Dutch origin of the dish would make sense as its NY.<br />Anyway, for the Dutch 'lekkerbekje' the fish fillet is covered in a batter of flour, milk, water, salt and usually dill or other herbs. The most used fish types are actually low fat, like whiting and atlantic cod.<br />It's eaten on the market from a paper with some remoulade. Woody Monknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-14439143384502361222012-09-08T22:20:56.811-04:002012-09-08T22:20:56.811-04:00Chef John, I actually just went for a Fish Fry ye...Chef John, I actually just went for a Fish Fry yesterday at a place in Lackawanna, NY on Abbott Road down the street from the Bills Stadium. Their fish is great there, but they do a few things differently that I quite enjoy. <br /><br />First of all, they don't use haddock. I'm actually not sure what they use (it might be whitefish, though I would think that's kinda cost prohibitive.) Also the fish is breaded, not battered, but to me it's always less greasy than other places, so I enjoy that. Lastly, is the sides: coleslaw, french fries, macaroni salad, and -- wait for it -- lazy pierogi. Amazing. (Also, this is an AmVets post, so a pint of Yuengling is only $1.50 which may be the best thing of all.) <br /><br />I know breaded non-haddock may not be the most traditional WNY fish fry, but I grew up with that for years. This place is a slightly different variation that I always enjoy.Matt Zielinskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10844337946589233141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7173052990851751381.post-49133215953090342512012-09-08T22:07:39.447-04:002012-09-08T22:07:39.447-04:00Yes, it is a catholic thing. It was always a good...Yes, it is a catholic thing. It was always a good tradition because it forced different food and recipes. In our area fish fry is breaded LAKE Perch, always lake perch. Yum.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com