British · main
Fish and Chips
Fish and Chips reads sourness 5.7, richness 4.2 and umami 3.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a British main, about 35 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 5.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.5 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sourness 5.7 · Richness 4.2 · Umami 3.7 · Marine & Briny 3.6 · Salinity 3.5 · Earthy 2.5 · Sweetness 1.2 · Bitterness 0.7 · Herbaceous 0.5
What's in it (8)
- 4 cod
- 1 1/2 cups plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/4 cups cold sparkling water
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp malt vinegar
- 2 lbs potatoes
- 4 cups vegetable oil for deep frying
Time & effort: about 35 min (20 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 275.2 kcal, 4.2 g protein, 5.6 g fat, 53.7 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Make a light batter by whisking flour, baking powder, and cold sparkling water until just combined.
- Dip seasoned fish fillets in the batter and deep-fry at 180C until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Cut thick potato chips and fry in the same oil until fluffy inside and crisp outside.
- Serve with malt vinegar and salt.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.