FRIED FISH IN BEER BATTER OR SODA WATER BATTER - Which is best?

FRIED FISH IN BATTER MADE WITH BEER FRIED FISH OR WITH SODA WATER - Which is best?
#fishandchips #friedfish
Gregory Dee tries to 2 batter recipes. Batter made with beer and batter made with soda water to find out which is best.
Ingredients
Fresh Haddock
Soda water batter
Plain Flour
Salt
Pepper
Beer Batter
Beer
Plain Flour
Salt
Pepper
Other ingredients
Maris Piper Potatoes
Oil
Peas
Vinegar
Lemon
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[@gregorydee8859]

obviously the soda water batter is lower in calories also! still for me the clear favourite even though I do like a beer! Whats your fav??

[@benferds6404]

I think the one without beer would always stand out as it will allow natural fish flavour to get through the bite. But a beer batter if for beer lovers. Btw I'm a kingfisher beer guy. Try doing it with that one as it is available in the UK. We love fish and beer here in Goa. It always goes wel.

[@gregorydee8859]

@@benferds6404 Yea its an interesting one Benny! I really expected the beer flavour to come through more, than it did to be honest. the texture does tend to be a bit chewier with the beer batter though Ive found..

[@Wally-007]

Try tonic water or use Sparkly Mineral water.

[@grouchosfoil7509]

I just used the soda water batter last night and it was some of the best fish I ever had. Everyone loved it.

[@rootfruit2412]

Peanut 🥜 oil doesn't bubble like that soybean oil your using. Or just maybe the way i prepare my potatoes, etc.. Peanut oil is allergen free also. Never had to whip out the epipen. Avocado oil & light/yellow olive oil are high heat. Beef tallow gives a 😋 flavor.... Thank you for the vid, i have lemon seltzer water & some haddock... Best demo I've viewded so far & i won't need to hunt down a single beer

[@onoreas5059]

Great video Gregory. Thank you. Just what I've been looking for. Will defo give this a go

[@gregorydee8859]

Hey thanks Ono!! Glad you enjoyed!!

[@karensuddrey3105]

This looks really good going to try them both my self.

[@gregorydee8859]

yess you should!!!😊

[@Leo-gu5ml]

Very good comparison... thank you... cheers from Brazil

[@gregorydee8859]

Thank you very much Leo!! glad you found it useful!!

[@liambaines297]

I’ve tried both and I preferred the soda water batter it was amazing

[@gregorydee8859]

glad you liked it!!

[@kurtstovall1]

I'm from USA and I'm obsessed with fish and chips . I make my own once a week usually on friday . I use an IPA . I need to try the peas though. I need to get a recipe. Thanks for the video.

[@gregorydee8859]

Hey Kurt sounds great! Glad you appreciated the vid yes i should really post my usual peas recipe!! fish chips and mushy peas are a great combo!

[@jennyrayman2505]

Omg that's the question I needed answer to

[@gregorydee8859]

So glad I was of service :)

[@jennyrayman2505]

@@gregorydee8859 Forgot to say a big thank you. Was unsure as it is first time that i am not buying battered fish ready made. Am determined to cook it from scratch. U helped. Cheers.!

[@gregorydee8859]

@@jennyrayman2505 Ahh good to hear Jenny I'm sure it will be great! and you're very welcome!

[@benferds6404]

Love fish and Chip. Just hold the fish halfway for a few seconds into the hot oil before you drop it. It's gonna cook a bit and make it float from the bottom of the pan helping it not to stick beneath. Cheers man. Nice one. Love from Goa India.

[@gregorydee8859]

Thanks for commenting Benny I dont tend to hang the fish as I like a rather thin batter and it does tend to run off the fish pretty quick holding it from one end for even a few seconds.. Appreciate your input man!

[@benferds6404]

@@gregorydee8859 makes sense buddy.

[@gregorydee8859]

@Reborn In Rationality yeah i do like a thin light batter in all fairness.. Definitely..👌🏽👍🏽 I was sure to keep the batter the same consistency between the two types beer ans soda though..

[@thunda4739]

Omg, your hair is amazing! Peace, from one Gregory to another!

[@gregorydee8859]

Thanks very much bruva!!! thanks for stopping by!!!

[@goodtobecaring4035]

Awesome

[@gregorydee8859]

thanks!!!

[@acidman1675]

#Try it using a can of Stella Artois .!!!!!!!! It’s the best of both worlds - normal beer has just the yeast but with the Stella you get the yeast & the CO2.!! The batter is super light, more flavour & super crunch.

[@gregorydee8859]

yea nice! yeah different beers/lager all work work well with varying results.. I've tried a few now!

[@whu58]

If you want a golden batter, use peanut oil

[@gregorydee8859]

yeah its not really a thing in England, peanut oil

[@marcelllengkey2652]

Can you just replace them both with regular water?

[@gregorydee8859]

Absolutely! Water is fine!

[@marcelllengkey2652]

@@gregorydee8859 thanksss

[@gregorydee8859]

@@marcelllengkey2652 no worries at all. Remember to season the batter mix really well with salt and pepper. Good luck!

[@daveross6591]

Some chefs recommend either beer or soda water as the carbonation makes the crust turn out better.

[@davidlee50]

Does the vinegar taste different with Soda Water?

[@gregorydee8859]

I didnt notice...

[@dingodundee1212]

Just flour and water with chicken salt is the best. Australian Gummy Shark fillets for the best results.

[@gregorydee8859]

Hmmm never heard of that one before..

[@ianmanson-blair5065]

Can I use sprite or 7up instead of soda water.?

[@gregorydee8859]

I’ve heard of that being done although never tried it myself

[@mariahurley6]

I laughed when you said the soda water battered fish looked anemic ! I am a Nurse, maybe adding rushed iron pills would help :)

[@gregorydee8859]

Haha! I will defo try that next time!! 😂

[@neotron2002]

I use ginger ale or sprite

[@gregorydee8859]

Cool!!!

[@missali2u]

What is the flavor like? I’m curious

[@neotron2002]

@@missali2u Little tangy. I just use ginger ale for carbonation & color.

[@missali2u]

@@neotron2002 what color does it come out? When I use club soda or mineral water, it has a light brown color with a crispy texture.

[@neotron2002]

@@missali2u medium brown

[@SamH-bu2pr]

Not sold on the hairstyle mate, but it’s unique, I’ll give you that. And sort of suits you.

[@SamH-bu2pr]

Replying to my own comment because having seen the full video... you look so hot, love the hair and the fish and chips.

[@gregorydee8859]

@@SamH-bu2pr haha cheers! but for the record, the full top of my head is locs its just the way I have it up to on side it might appear like its only half. thanks for checking out the vid!

[@fullparranrlgames3758]

Add the cost of soda and beer and soda edges it

[@gregorydee8859]

Depends how much you’re making.. if you’re cooking for the fam you’re not even gonna need half a bottle of either

[@coryboyd7958]

Beer

[@lewisrose9802]

Nice video , apart from the bit where we have to watch you eat.

[@gregorydee8859]

You dont have to mate, the skip button is available

[@brianskinner5711]

Why do you have paper on your plate?

[@gregorydee8859]

like I said in the video, I used paper to try to capture at least some of the traditional chip shop feels..

[@cannibalholocaust3015]

Appreciate the content but I was reminded of Reggie in the Nutty Professor at the start of this 😆 Sorry man

[@gregorydee8859]

Dont be sorry! love Reggie! ill take that!! haha

[@stephaniefranco1252]

Can you try one with Coca Cola?

[@gregorydee8859]

You can if you want.. ☺️

[@doughoward6401]

But noone can answer the one critical question . What to do with the leftover frying grease !!!

[@gregorydee8859]

Dispose of it..

[@fullparranrlgames3758]

It already has a fishy odour so best to pour it down the sink

[@missmaureendiaztorres-bo9bj]

In a bottle

[@missmaureendiaztorres-bo9bj]

Not in Chile

[@Nicksolo2369]

Who eats fish and chips with fork? This is the first time I see this. I've only seen people eat it with bare hands.

[@gregorydee8859]

Fried fish with your hands? Come on. Maybe if I was by the sea and didn't have a fork. I'm hardly gonna start troffing a freshly fried haddock out my bare mits in my house am I!?

[@Nicksolo2369]

You made the fish look yummy. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

[@gregorydee8859]

@@Nicksolo2369 a pleasure man! Hope you enjoy your fish!

[@John-mu2js]

I guess because of the peas. You're right though, he does look ridiculous eating it with a fork lol.

[@gregorydee8859]

@@John-mu2js Come again? because of the peas?

[@edcastillo4456]

Don’t mean to burst your bubble but that haddock was not fresh. Based on the condition of the flesh falling apart, it was previously frozen, thawed, and put into the display. The skin was holding it together. Previous fish monger.

[@gregorydee8859]

Burst my bubble? Maybe if I was the fish monger you would have done. Tasted better than a supermarket alternative though, still.

[@NebLleb]

*Vodka.*

[@gregorydee8859]

I haven't tried it but I will have to!