Fish fry
Fish fry
Fish fry (/fɪʃ fraɪ/) is a culinary term referring to both a cooking method and a dish. The term is most commonly used in the Southern United States, but variations of the dish are found worldwide.
Etymology
The term "fish fry" is believed to have originated in the United States, particularly in the Southern United States. The term is derived from the words "fish", referring to the primary ingredient, and "fry", a cooking method involving cooking food in hot oil or fat.
Definition
A fish fry is a meal containing battered or breaded fried fish. It typically also includes other foods, particularly potato chips (known as "fries" in the United States) or a type of bread. In the Southern United States, a fish fry often includes hushpuppies, a type of fried bread made from cornmeal.
Variations
Fish fries can vary greatly depending on the region and personal preference. In the United Kingdom, for example, a fish fry often refers to the dish known as fish and chips, where the fish is typically cod or haddock and is served with thick-cut chips. In the Southern United States, catfish is often used, and the meal is typically served with hushpuppies and coleslaw.
Related Terms
- Batter (cooking): A mixture of flour and liquid used to coat foods before frying.
- Breading: A dry grain-derived food coating for a piece of food made from breadcrumbs or a breading mixture.
- Hushpuppies: A type of fried bread made from cornmeal, commonly served with a fish fry in the Southern United States.
- Fish and chips: A common variation of a fish fry found in the United Kingdom.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fish fry
- Wikipedia's article - Fish fry
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