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the ones i had for my lunch just now were like that. the chippy near my work generally gives good chip.
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the ones i had for my lunch just now were like that. the chippy near my work generally gives good chip.
Did anyone see that freaky eaters programme about the girl who only ate chips? And she was still relatively slim.
Then simply throw some sliced potatoes in a deep-fat fryer.
Proper 'paid' chips should be just the white side of golden and flop like a limp penis.
pogofish
Testicle Hairstyle
This!
Soggy tasteless chips ensure I will never be going back to that particular chipper!
The best fish and chips I've had has been in London. People always say that it's better oop north, but TBH there are actually fewer up here in Newcastle than in London (although the two really good ones I used to frequent in Hackney are now closed)
I've been out with Northerners for too long, visiting their hometowns frequently, and I'm not convinced there's this massive chip shop differential in the slightest. Same soggy crap's served all over, albeit the value's arguably better.
And then you'll find somewhere special, preferably by the seaside, when it all tastes crispily great and makes the search worthwhile.
The chinese-run fish and chip shop near where I used to live in Gants Hill (well halfway between gants hill and redbridge stations) did the best fish and chips I've ever had by a very long margin. They'd have met the tarrannau test too - not at all soggy, just the perfect amount of crispiness, and really lush fish. They were amazing.
They only opened for about 3 hours a day though
They only opened for about 3 hours a day though
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
I agree with the 'limp penis' test. If they are crisp, that just means they are overcooked. There is rarely anything fluffy inside a crisp chip-shop chip. If you want that, you need double-frying like wot the Belgians do.
danny la rouge
Ninja swords for all disabled people
Here's some of my favourites:I've been out with Northerners for too long, visiting their hometowns frequently, and I'm not convinced there's this massive chip shop differential in the slightest. Same soggy crap's served all over, albeit the value's arguably better.
And then you'll find somewhere special, preferably by the seaside, when it all tastes crispily great and makes the search worthwhile.
Four of the best.
Mushy peas on side and chippy chips - YES, a traditional combi win
Gravy and chippy chips - NO
Curry and chippy chips - NO NO NO.
Chips are meant to be crisp and beautifully simple. Not slavered in some chemical gunk and made soggy. I blame the Americans myself, or the Belgians with their Mayonnaise. Salt and British vinegar only
Gravy and chippy chips - NO
Curry and chippy chips - NO NO NO.
Chips are meant to be crisp and beautifully simple. Not slavered in some chemical gunk and made soggy. I blame the Americans myself, or the Belgians with their Mayonnaise. Salt and British vinegar only
danny la rouge
Ninja swords for all disabled people
Because it is a delicious, classic combination. Going without would be like having chips without salt and vinegar.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Why do people insist on mentioning mushy peas in the same breath as chips.
Just fucking wrong.
Lots of salt and vinegar, mushy peas and fish in batter.
Are you a barbarian?
Griff
Feeding the foxes
Here we agree. Why pay good money to get gravy or curry all over your fingers?
You have to 'use' one of those wooden or plastic forks instead, which everyone knows are useless. Chips, salt, vinegar. It needs no other adornment.No, a Londoner.
And you're worried by mushy peas. What do you reckon to parsley liquor then?
danny la rouge
Ninja swords for all disabled people
Sorry, what is it you have? Pickled eels? Hmmm.No, a Londoner.
Griff
Feeding the foxes
purves grundy
ambient clown remix
chip shop chips is what I was raised on, and is what I will fight for.
danny la rouge
Ninja swords for all disabled people
Peter?
How's the new Peerage settling in?
How's the new Peerage settling in?
Griff
Feeding the foxes
Do you mean scraps or pork crackling?
As an East Londoner you should have been enjoying more eels, whelks and cockles surely, along with the famous pickled eggs of the area.
The little bits of chips from the bottom of the fryer.
"Do you want crackling with that?" the woman with the dyed black hair would ask.
I never went near the pie 'n' mash shop at the end of my road, it stunk.
pogofish
Testicle Hairstyle
The one here was rank. Very overpriced as well & it took them about two years to add mealie puddings (local delicacy) to their menu.
It has gone down the tubes now & replaced by a chinese chipper, which seems to be doing a roaring trade, although I've not bought anything from it myself, yet.
