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Foods that use a lot of ketchup
"dsi1" > wrote in message
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> On 7/10/2015 1:24 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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>> "dsi1" > wrote in message
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>>> On Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 9:41:46 PM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
>>>> "dsi1" > wrote in message
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>>>> > On 7/9/2015 11:30 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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>>>> >> "dsi1" > wrote in message
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>>>> >>>> What a pity you were not in Whitby with us this afternoon!!
>>>> >>>> Wonderful ))
>>>> >>>> The only problem was that I have a small appetite and the
>>>> portions >>>> were
>>>> >>>> huge!!! Still, the dog helped me out
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>> You got the right! My main problem now is where the heck can I get
>>>> >>> fish and chips on this rock! We eat a lot of fish over here but
>>>> >>> most
>>>> >>> of it is raw. My guess is that the Denny's in town will have it.
>>>> >>> OTOH,
>>>> >>> I suppose I could fry some up myself - I got a fryer full of >>>
>>>> nasty-ass
>>>> >>> oil.
>>>> >>
>>>> >> I make my own at home. If it helps this is what I use for my
>>>> >> batter:
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>>>> >> 400g plain flour, put in the freezer for 15 minutes before using
>>>> >> 3tsp baking powder
>>>> >> 550ml very cold fizzy water (you can use beer but we don't like it).
>>>> >> 4 pieces of cod (or your favourite white fish)
>>>> >>
>>>> >> I always dust the fish first in a little flour; it helps the
>>>> batter to
>>>> >> stick.
>>>> >>
>>>> >
>>>> > Sounds great! The best part is that it's simple - I don't really
>>>> need a
>>>> > recipe. Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> True Nor I (I've been using it for too long) but that is what
>>>> the recipe is. Try it with beer, it seems to be very popular, but it
>>>> makes
>>>> it too strong for us. Oh yes and add a bit of salt too. I cook mine
>>>> in
>>>> light oil at about 175c for between 5 and 10 mins depending on the
>>>> thickness
>>>> of the fish. Experiment to see how you like it best.
>>>>
>>>> Report back if you get around to it.
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>>>
>>> I shall report back to you. BTW, I did have some fish tonight. No
>>> chips though. Oddly enough, it was at a place called "Hot Dog on a
>>> Stick." They serve a great English-style fried fish. I could have
>>> ordered French fries with that but instead, I had the fish with a most
>>> unexpected thing - fried zucchini. Normally, I would never order
>>> zucchini over potatoes but a large spear of battered and fried
>>> zucchini is a most wonderful thing.
>>>
>>> This is served with a generous portion of tartar sauce and ranch
>>> dressing. Unfortunately, there was no malt vinegar anywhere to be
>>> seen. Beats me why not. They probably don't realize they're serving
>>> great fish in the English style or maybe they don't want to go down
>>> that road. The place is unique in that they specialize in real
>>> lemonade made from fresh lemons. This makes a good foil for the fried
>>> food.
>>>
>>> Normally I don't ever go to Hot Dog on a Stick because they make those
>>> poor young women wear uniforms that have to be the most degrading fast
>>> food uniforms ever and, let's face it, chances are slim that one is
>>> not going to feel a little sick after having a platter consisting
>>> entirely of fried food. OTOH, I'm just darned pleased that I went
>>> there.
>>>
>>> http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hot-d...aw 53bC24QULQ
>>>
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>> Jolly good) btw if I were you, I would try the malt vinegar on chips
>> first before using it on the fish. Myself I put loads on the fish,
>> chips and mushy peas as well, but then I grew up with it)
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> I'll pick up a bottle the next time I go shopping.
>
> Speaking of condiments, bought some chicken the other day to take back to
> the office because chicken is the only thing the guy that watches the
> office when I'm not there will eat and I feel the need to feed him because
> I just pay him peanuts. Well, more like peanut shells anyway - hee hee.
>
> Anyway, it came with biscuits so I asked the girl it I could have some
> honey for the biscuits. She got a weird blank look on her face and
> proceeded to reach under the counter and grabbed a big handful of packets
> and put it in a bag. I thought that was an awful lot of honey for 4
> biscuits but then she proceeded to reach under there again to grab another
> big handful of packets and put them in the bag. I thought that was a
> rather odd thing to do. She kept on grabbing more stuff under the counter
> 2 more times. I left carrying a bag full of strawberry and grape jelly,
> honey, and ketchup. What - ketchup on a biscuit? She must have thought I
> was Donald Trump!
LOL
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