BM # 56
Week : 1 , Day : 1
Theme : Classic Combos
Country : England, London
The September Mega Marathon begins today and we have a Buffet on the Table that should please everyone. Like every mega marathon we shall work six days and take Sunday’s off. We have two mega marathons every year, one in April and the other in September.
The September Mega Marathon begins today and we have a Buffet on the Table that should please everyone. Like every mega marathon we shall work six days and take Sunday’s off. We have two mega marathons every year, one in April and the other in September.
For this September we have five themes
Week 1 Classic Combos across countries
Week 2 Indian States
Week 3 Condiments across countries
Week 4 Breakfasts across countries
Week 5 Bloggers Choice
Week 1 Classic Combos across countries
Week 2 Indian States
Week 3 Condiments across countries
Week 4 Breakfasts across countries
Week 5 Bloggers Choice
We begin with the first week and for this week we have classic combos . Some foods just work so well together, their flavor profiles seem to perfectly compliment one another. Something like made for each other !
While we have umpteen Indian food combos, I was surely at loss when it came to international combos. I did have many on mind like Pita and Hummus, Corn chips and Salsa, Mexican rice and Curry to name a few, but with these done , I could find non veg versions.
So for the first day I picked the most popular English Combo of Fish and Chips.
Fish and Chips usually sell through independent restaurants and take-aways known as Fish and Chip shops. Outlets range from small affairs to chain restaurants.
It is interesting to know that the batter to fry the fish is made in different ways.
UK Fish and Chip shops traditionally use a simple water and flour batter, adding a little sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and a little vinegar to create lightness, as they create bubbles in the batter. Other recipes may use beer or milk batter, where these liquids are often substitutes for water. The carbon dioxidein the beer lends a lighter texture to the batter. Beer also results in an orange-brown colour. A simple beer batter might consist of a 2:3 ratio of flour to beer by volume. The type of beer makes the batter taste different: some prefer lager whereas others use stout or bitter.
Are you guys still wondering what am I upto?This is a vegetarian blog ! Well i made a vegetarian mock fish. This is a very old recipe from my brother’s wife. I remember she making it more than 20 years back!
The recipe is very simple but delicious to the core! All ingredients are mixed and boiled with milk and later cooked with semolina. We need to spread and set the mixture, then batter fry it. I made the mix and set it up in a fish mould. I didn’t want to deep fry as I wanted to place the fish just out of mould. I just baked it for a few minutes.
The fish is served with chips and mushy peas or boiled peas . Normally a slice of lemon and tartar sauce is served on the side, but I served it with Mayonnaise, ketchup and a lemon slice. The meal is normally enjoyed with a glass of beer, but I served it with some chilled ginger ale.
Its a mock fish but served in the traditional manner. Coming to the recipe.
Vegetarian Fish
Serves 2-4
Recipe source : Simi ,my brother’s wife
Ingredients
1/2 cup semolina
2 cups milk
25 gms cheese
6-8 cloves garlic, minced
A small piece ginger, minced
1 onion,finely chopped
2 green chilly, finely chopped
Few coriander leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
Batter
2 tbsp corn flour +water
Bread crumbs or crushed corn flakes
Method
Boil milk.
Add all the ingredients except semolina.
Let boil.
Gradually add semolina to the milk, stirring continiously, till a lump is formed .
Transfer to a greased tray and let set.
Cut into pieces.
Dip in the batter, roll into either bread crumbs or crushed corn flakes.
Deep fry.
To make the fries
Peel and chop potatoes into long strips.
Apply salt and deep fry till nice and crisp.
Finally serve the Fish with fries and boiled green peas.
This is so cool and neat.. vegetarian version of fish wowooo
It's sounds totally new to me…Wow..you shaped it beautifully..Nicely presented platter..
A interesting and innovative recipe to the non vegetarian fish n chips.
I was wondering about the fish part. Looks just like a fried fish. This is such a classical combo which I have been seeing in so many TV shows. Looks wonderful Vaishali.
wow ! what an idea Madam ji :-)) way to go !
That is a stunning presentation, Vaishali!
Vaishali … I wish I can eat this now. It looks as good as real fish and chips. I could not believe it was mock fish.
Veg version of fish is quite innovative. This combo was on top of my list for this theme. And yes beer does lend a light coating and also a unique flavor. i made it with beer and I was not happy with the result, though we finished it all up. I either have to redo it or make an another combo. Anyway, the combo looks great.
Such a classic combo and making it veg is so interesting!! Superb way to start the marathon…
Wow what a wonderful start Vaishali…I am sure that veg fish must be so delicious..:)
Lovely shape and the vegetarian fish recipe sounds very very interesting… Hat off to you making this popular combo in to a vegetarian version…..
wow that looks like a real fish….it is beautifully made, great start
Very nice set up and such a wonderful starting dish .For once I thought that as a real fish.Love reading your post.
Hmmmm.. Very interesting recipe and such a famous one… Veg version I looking sooo good
Love the way you presented in fish shape
Love your mock fish and chips platter.
Thats an incredible take off with vegetarian fish, love the idea of making fish with semolina, wonderful platter there..
Love the way you have shaped it vaishali!! Superb!! The whole platter is so inviting and calling me to mop it off right now!!
What an amazing dish Vaishali — love your vegetarian version of fish and chips. Awesome way to start the marathon.