If you go to any decent Chinese fishmongers you'll get it even cheaper. And cut to order then and there., and it will be much fresher. But then I'm always amazed at the rubbish selection and low quality of supermarket fish.
How much fish do you eat a week?
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If you go to any decent Chinese fishmongers you'll get it even cheaper. And cut to order then and there., and it will be much fresher. But then I'm always amazed at the rubbish selection and low quality of supermarket fish.
Guineveretoo
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Although I don't eat any variety of fish, I do take omega oil supplements every now and then, when I remember.
I only started doing so relatively recently, though, having been vegetarian since I was about 15 (and that's a few years ago, let me tell you!
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I only started doing so relatively recently, though, having been vegetarian since I was about 15 (and that's a few years ago, let me tell you!
)
Orang Utan
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I'm embarrassed to admit that I've never bought fresh fish. I wouldn't even know what to ask for
Er, a fresh fish?
Go to Mash on Atlantic Road - it's been called the best in London.
Ask for a sea bass and ask them to fillet it for you.
Get home, season, bang in oven.
Delicious!
gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
Straight out of the sea it's a tasty, but still quite subtle. It fairly quickly starts getting bitter and justifying strong flavours being added - sweet chilli sauce works well...
It's our finest fish when fresh. But it is never really much like sardines or herrings. Canned it's quite subtle - earthy even ...
mentalchik
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Hardly ever eat fish (tinned tuna now and again), don't like oily fish either !
and if when talking about buying fresh fish, you mean like from a fish monger, well no i've never done that either and anyway there isn't one here !
and if when talking about buying fresh fish, you mean like from a fish monger, well no i've never done that either and anyway there isn't one here !
Guineveretoo
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When I was a child, we lived near the sea, and I used to have to go down to the boats on a Friday (when it was my turn - the kids took it in turns) to buy the plaice off the fishermen. They would fillet it there and chuck the guts and crap at the seagulls flying past.
Even then I hated the taste and smell of fish, and knew that I was taking it home for my mother to try and make me eat it, so it was a really unpleasant event for me!
Even then I hated the taste and smell of fish, and knew that I was taking it home for my mother to try and make me eat it, so it was a really unpleasant event for me!
Minnie_the_Minx
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When I was a child, we lived near the sea, and I used to have to go down to the boats on a Friday (when it was my turn - the kids took it in turns) to buy the plaice off the fishermen. They would fillet it there and chuck the guts and crap at the seagulls flying past.
Even then I hated the taste and smell of fish, and knew that I was taking it home for my mother to try and make me eat it, so it was a really unpleasant event for me!
Maybe living in Southend is what put me off fish
Guineveretoo
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Maybe living in Southend is what put me off fish
You think that was bad? I lived in Redcar!!
gentlegreen
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I suppose over the course of a year it averages to about 1 and a half portions a week - mostly tinned sardines or pink salmon.
I try to keep the fish and chips to the minimum, but I confess that recently I got through a load of frozen battered pollack and even a couple of bags of Mc Cains Home Fries.
Come my holiday I will be near the best fish market in the UK and hopefully will catch a few mackerel or pollack myself. And I'm determined to try razor clams.
I try to keep the fish and chips to the minimum, but I confess that recently I got through a load of frozen battered pollack and even a couple of bags of Mc Cains Home Fries.
Come my holiday I will be near the best fish market in the UK and hopefully will catch a few mackerel or pollack myself. And I'm determined to try razor clams.
Minnie_the_Minx
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yes, why the question mark?
Now, the problem is, I've no idea with weights either. I wouldn't know if a sea bass is a big fish (like a tuna which I used to think was small because it came in cans)
or something much smaller
Minnie_the_Minx
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You think that was bad? I lived in Redcar!!
Well admittedly, living in Thorpe Bay/Southend isn't as bad as living in Leigh with its cockle sheds and probably not as bad as Redcar
gentlegreen
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Bass should be several pounds - they're a very slow growing fish and must be allowed to spawn.yes, why the question mark?
Now, the problem is, I've no idea with weights either. I wouldn't know if a sea bass is a big fish (like a tuna which I used to think was small because it came in cans)
Unless it's a very special occaision I wouldn't eat bass - have done a couple of times and don't think I have a sufficiently good palate to properly appreciate it. I would certainly resist handing over the neccessary funds for a bottle of white wine worthy of it.
Nice idea, but ve got to say that the smell that comes out of Chinese grocers Ive seen with fish counters makes me hurry past holding my breath.
The one in Peckham is just tolerable- I used to go in there for my soy and chilli sauces, my sushi rice and the myriad of noodles. But the one in Camberwell just down from Woolworths makes me want to heave.
THere is something not right about that store.
Minnie_the_Minx
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yes, but if I just wanted two portions of cod for example, what would I ask for - 2 portions of cod or ask for a certain weight?
Minnie_the_Minx
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See what I mean. If I went and asked for one of whatever that is, I'd struggle to carry it home
gentlegreen
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yes, but if I just wanted two portions of cod for example, what would I ask for - 2 portions of cod or ask for a certain weight?
Either I suspect - that's what the fishmonger is for. Cod can weigh several tens of pounds.
gentlegreen
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It's a sunfish - occaisionally comes close to our shores it would be wrong to eat one of those - unless maybe it washed up ...See what I mean. If I went and asked for one of whatever that is, I'd struggle to carry it home
Guineveretoo
Mostly bewildered
These days, there seem to be sushi stals all over the place, and I often see people wandering around eating that revolting stuff. You should have a poll option for raw fish!
Minnie_the_Minx
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Minnie_the_Minx
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I bought sun fish from the Chinese supermarket in Brixton Market; I didn’t like the taste though...it had that horrid swordfish buttery taste which I dislike.
I would recommend the Chinese fish stall in Brixton as they sell amazing stuff, much of it still alive...even those razor clams, also there’s a new(ish) fish shop opposite that sells good seafood, I bought a huge bag of baby squids from them for £2 the other day. I usually buy sprats from another stall in the Brixton village indoor market, they are delicious tossed in seasoned flour then fried, its just having to gut all those tiny fish that puts me off sometimes.
I would recommend the Chinese fish stall in Brixton as they sell amazing stuff, much of it still alive...even those razor clams, also there’s a new(ish) fish shop opposite that sells good seafood, I bought a huge bag of baby squids from them for £2 the other day. I usually buy sprats from another stall in the Brixton village indoor market, they are delicious tossed in seasoned flour then fried, its just having to gut all those tiny fish that puts me off sometimes.
Try a new fish every week Minnie?I'm embarrassed to admit that I've never bought fresh fish. I wouldn't even know what to ask for
I love my fish: sea bream, snapper, sardines, tillapia, mackerel, catfish...
Whole fish or fillets washed and patted dry then coated with seasoned flour- shallow fried till the skin is nice golden and crisp, while the inside is juicy
Or
- marinaded in lemon, garlic and chilli and shallowfried,
Or
-wrapped up in foil with cocnut milk, chilli and lemongrass and baked in the oven.
Other seafood I love- squid, prawns, fat juicy tiger prawns, langoustine.
Im not so keen on cockles, whelks, clams etc
Minnie_the_Minx
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Minnie_the_Minx
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hm, I do seem to remember when I was younger poaching some fish in foil. Don't know where I got the fish. Maybe someone was with me holding my hand at the time I bought it
gentlegreen
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Sprats should be eaten whole.
dipped in flour and deep-fried is the only way I've tried so far ...
E2A I think ...
dipped in flour and deep-fried is the only way I've tried so far ...
E2A I think ...
Minnie_the_Minx
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These days, there seem to be sushi stals all over the place, and I often see people wandering around eating that revolting stuff. You should have a poll option for raw fish!
Just for you
Orang Utan
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Just look! See bass are quite big - one will feed twoyes, why the question mark?
Now, the problem is, I've no idea with weights either. I wouldn't know if a sea bass is a big fish (like a tuna which I used to think was small because it came in cans)
Minnie_the_Minx
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So erm, what does fish cost nowadays?
I've heard cod's gone up because it's been over-fished. What about John Dory?
Orang Utan
Maybe I like the misery
Just ask for two fillets - they'll let you choose the sizeyes, but if I just wanted two portions of cod for example, what would I ask for - 2 portions of cod or ask for a certain weight?
