CharlieD
Chef Extraordinaire
Thanks, yeah, I guess I wasn't clear, as always. i do know about the fish, was very popular in Russia. But I never seen it here, so I was looking for more local information.
Best fish for fish & chips?
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Snip 13
Master Chef
It's a pleasure anyway. Hake is also from the same species as cod. Think that would be as close as you'll get locally.
I know a lot about fish, got bored and studied a few books on sea life.
Deep frying bacon is a great way to get it nice and crispy. It's not like it's going to pick up any grease...Isn't butterfish too greasy after deep-frying? Sounds like deep-frying bacon
Isn't butterfish too greasy after deep-frying? Sounds like deep-frying bacon
No, I dont find it greasy at all
It is a lovely tasting fish
Snip 13
Master Chef
No, I dont find it greasy at all
It is a lovely tasting fish
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It's a moist fish, not greasy to me either. Love the buttery taste, it's much better than other white fish
Lardeffect
Assistant Cook
Okay I just know the smoked variety, and it is quite fatty, but as I see it is good for deep-frying
I just know the smoked variety, and it is quite fatty, but as I see it is good for deep-frying +1
It's a moist fish, not greasy to me either. Love the buttery taste, it's much better than other white fish
Yes, I too love the buttery taste...it is a lovely fish and the most popular over here for sure
Snip 13
Master Chef
Yum! I'm actually in the mood for some butterfish. Think I'll get some tomorrow
tinlizzie
Head Chef
Down here a lot of the restaurants use Gulf of Mexico grouper. It's a nice, mild white fish and most places offer it deep fried in sandwiches.
vitauta
Executive Chef
i associate cod with pub style fish. cod has a nice mild flavor, and a semi-firm texture, that holds up well to battering. although i favor halibut over most other fish, for fish and chips cod is an easy choice for me....
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Chef Maloney
Senior Cook
When I was growing up we used to pull Corvina out of the sea, sometimes 5 of us in the boat could pull in as many as 30 in 30 minutes. (no limits). Good day when fish were biting of course. Great tasting salt water white meat fish. My 7 year old brother caught a 35 Lb. Corvina and made the local paper. We would have huge fish frys on the beach. I never see Corvina in markets anywhere.
Kayelle
Chef Extraordinaire
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CF, since you are in Acton, my guess also would be that it was Rock Cod (Red Snapper) and a wonderful choice for fish and chips. I actually prefer it to Halibut for this dish, although I adore grilled Halibut. We have a wonderful harbor restaurant here in Ventura called "Andrea's" and they have the best fish and chips made with Rock Cod I've ever eaten anywhere, including the United Kingdom.
