Fish and chips, and everything else on that you at can remember and pine over. This weekend here's how to get your old-school takeaway on and indulge in deep-fried memories.
"This is such a fun way to celebrate summer and relive a few childhood memories. And I’m betting it’ll be the best damn fisherman’s basket you’ve had in years! Instead of a barbecue next time you have a group of friends together for a casual summer al fresco dinner, why not make up a good old-fashioned fisherman’s basket for each person?"
‘Whateves’, as the cool kids say. Good potato scallops are fluffy on the inside, with super-crunchy exteriors - whether you call them 'potato cakes', 'potato fritters' or 'potato scallops' (no seafood here), pass ’em over.
Potato scallops Source: Murdoch Books
Ah, the battered sav - a saveloy sausage, coated in a yeasted batter and deep-fried - used to feature on every fish and chip shop menu in town. The home-made saveloy sausages taste a little like a Frankfurt and you can also use them in homemade hot dogs - just pan-fry or grill them on the barbecue before eating.
Fisherman's Basket Source: Murdoch Books
Not just for Chinese takeaways, you know. An essential component of any self-respecting Fisherman’s basket, these cutlets are also great on their own, as mighty fine finger food.
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The secret to a good chip should be no surprise - good spuds, good fat and care in the cooking - very wise words . That said, they’re dead easy to make once you know the routine and we're a big fan of the hand-cut variety.
Crinkle cut chips Source: Alan Benson
With its delicate white flesh and light, nutty flavour, King George whiting is perfect for fish and chips. prepares a simple beer batter, some crispy chips and a fresh, undressed salad to cover all the bases.
While these two fruity fritters were once the only dessert offerings at fish and chip shops around the nation, this version adds a little spice and coconut to the batter. also highly recommends serving them with I Rum & raisin ice cream and caramel syrup.
Pineapple and banana fritters Source: Murdoch Books
Nothing beats a burger! This is American diner stack can easily meets Aussie takeaway shop thanks, to the addition of beetroot, pineapple and a fried egg and tomato sauce, of course.
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