Classic Family Recipes With A Twist | Gordon Ramsay

TL;DR

Learn how to make the best comfort food with a crispy ginger beer batter, served with chilli minted mushy peas.

Transcript

you know that feeling when you really want a particular dish and nothing else will do that's comfort food ultimate comforting lunch has to be fished with peas i've loved it ever since i was a kid and to make it even more delicious i've given it a few modern tweaks for my ultimate fish i'm doing the best crunchiest lightest batter imaginable with a ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🔋 Seasoning and refrigerating the fish before battering helps keep it firm and prevents the batter from getting soggy.
• 🗯️ A crispy batter can be achieved by using ginger beer, flour, cayenne pepper, and oil with the right consistency.
• 🔋 Coating the fish with seasoned flour before battering ensures the batter adheres well and prevents it from running off during frying.
• 💦 Testing the oil's readiness by dropping in a small amount of batter helps determine the ideal frying temperature.
• 🙊 Chilli minted mushy peas make for a flavorful and spicy side dish, perfect to complement the crispy fish.
• 🦋 The anchovy butter is a flavorful twist on traditional bread and butter, adding a salty creaminess to the dish.
• 😒 Soft-boiled eggs with anchovy butter soldiers are a delicious and nostalgic snack, elevated by the use of sourdough bread and fresh parsley.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do you ensure the fish stays firm and the batter stays crispy?

By seasoning the fish with salt and pepper and letting it rest in the fridge, you draw out excess moisture, leading to firm fish. The batter, made with ginger beer, flour, cayenne pepper, and oil, should have a consistency similar to double cream for optimal crispiness.

Q: How can you prevent the batter from running off the fish?

By coating the fish with seasoned flour before battering, you create a barrier that prevents the batter from running off during frying.

Q: How do you know if the oil is ready for frying?

Test the oil by dropping a small amount of batter into it. If it bubbles and rises to the top immediately, the oil is ready for frying.

Q: How can you make the chilli minted mushy peas?

Heat olive oil and butter in a pan and add finely chopped shallots, chili, and garlic. Once softened, add blanched frozen peas infused with fresh mint. Season and crush the mixture for a delicious side of chili minted mushy peas.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The key to achieving a crispy fish is to season and refrigerate it before battering.

• The batter is made light and spicy with ginger beer, flour, cayenne pepper, and oil.

• The fish is fried until golden and crispy, while the chilli minted mushy peas provide a delicious and spicy side dish.