Fish and Chips
I'm thinking of making fish and chips this weekend but the hubby doesn't like cole slaw...I'm at a loss as to what to serve with all that wonderful fried food and feel like it needs something to go with it...what would you do?? Thanks.
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18 Comments:
Chowder
greens
shredded carrot salad
hot steamed vegetables with butter (peas, corn, beans)
baked beans
Does he like other types of slaws? ex: broccoli slaw
CJ McD at 10:55AM on 11/09/09
cornbread
redfish at 11:41AM on 11/09/09
My hubby makes a spicy mandarin orange, cilantro and Sriracha salsa which is a great accompaniment to beer battered fish. He uses the canned, drained mandarin orange segments, a few healthy squirts of the hot sauce and plenty of fresh cilantro chopped up. Let it sit and meld for a while and dip the fish in that...so tasty and different. Spicy and sweet.
On a recent trip to London I discovered that the typical accompaniment alongside pub-style fish n' chips (besides the chips) is "mushy peas" -- which is exactly what it sounds like...mashed green peas. Not a big fan of that myself, but it's "authentic".
juliebugsmama at 11:42AM on 11/09/09
Tell him to make his own! LOL jk
Is it just "standard" coleslaw he doesn't like?
You could make some potato salad?
Dont' forget the malt vinegar!!! :D
hungrychristel at 11:50AM on 11/09/09
Maybe and apple-fennel slaw or some steamed veggies with garlic and lemon. Something bright and light would be nice I think.
dhorst at 11:53AM on 11/09/09
I always serve peas with fish and chips and tartar sauce on the side.
graciejean at 12:56PM on 11/09/09
He actually does like peas...I just might do that with some nice fresh baked rolls. Thank you for all your ideas, much appreciated. :)
sammie at 1:04PM on 11/09/09
Mushy peas are the staff of life! Cook them well, with lots of salt, pepper and mint, then mash them into a paste. Looks awful, tastes great.
NotAmerican at 2:12PM on 11/09/09
Pea salad with a light dressing of mayo and or sour cream with a little herbage, or even tartar sauce. finely mined celery and scallion/chives. No need to cook the peas, just thaw the petite frozen kind.
lemonfair at 3:11PM on 11/09/09
Mushy peas all the way, and don't forget that pickled egg!
ElsieC at 3:20PM on 11/09/09
"Tell him to make his own! LOL jk
Is it just "standard" coleslaw he doesn't like?
You could make some potato salad?
Dont' forget the malt vinegar!!! :D"
I assume you are talking about German potato salad?
Would you care to post your recipe?
tusti at 6:36PM on 11/09/09
Beer?!
Pavlov at 8:21PM on 11/09/09
Beer?!
Pavlov at 8:21PM on 11/09/09
Something malty and tangy - chopped salad with a malted vinaigrette, or a salad of shoestring vegetables.
Simple cucumber spears marinated in salt water and spices makes a quick pickle.
WickedGoodDinner at 10:11PM on 11/09/09
@sammie - what do you use for a coating on your fish? Rice flour? tempura batter? I'd love to know.
lemonfair at 8:56AM on 11/10/09
@tusti...hubby only likes KFC coleslaw...and is not a fan of any potato salads...he's weird about textures...and just plain weird. LOL.
@lemonfair - I'm going to try the coating that Anne Burrell did on her show last saturday...a standard flour and beer type...and those double fried fries...can't wait.
sammie at 10:39AM on 11/10/09
Mushy peas are not mashed peas,but are in fact Marrowfat peas that are soaked and cooked until they become a thick puree.You can get them prepared in cans at some of the supermarkets in the international food aisle.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marrowfat_peas
Also pickles are a traditional side dish (Onions,Dill )
seriouspizza at 11:53AM on 11/10/09
Fried mushrooms.
gingercookiewithlime at 10:35PM on 11/10/09