Fish
Jul 27th 2005, 1:36 am
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Re: Fish
Originally Posted by Geordie George
I put the fact that I'm posting in this thread down to being bored out me 'ead at work ... 
Anyway, smoked fish. It's an ongoing source of woe for me ...
I can find smoked trout and imported (from South Africa) smoked cod (which is truly bloody awful). In the UK, I loved smoked haddock. Is there anything similar here? And where might I find it in Sydney (the fish market doesn't seem to have anything)?
GG
Anyway, smoked fish. It's an ongoing source of woe for me ...
I can find smoked trout and imported (from South Africa) smoked cod (which is truly bloody awful). In the UK, I loved smoked haddock. Is there anything similar here? And where might I find it in Sydney (the fish market doesn't seem to have anything)?GG
Are we talking the same thing - large flaked fish which when its smoked is a yellowy/orange colour?
Jul 27th 2005, 1:43 am
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Re: Fish
It's yellow if it's been dyed (otherwise white) and, yes, a large flakey fish. Similar to cod (in the UK sense!), but great smoked. If it's proper, it comes from Scotland and is called Finnan haddock - delicious! Just can't find anything similar over here, other than imported cod from South Africa, which tastes awful.
Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
We used to have smoked haddock for breakfast occasionally when I was a kid - pretty sure that my mum used to just buy it from Coles?
Are we talking the same thing - large flaked fish which when its smoked is a yellowy/orange colour?
Are we talking the same thing - large flaked fish which when its smoked is a yellowy/orange colour?
Jul 27th 2005, 1:53 am
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Re: Fish
Originally Posted by Geordie George
It's yellow if it's been dyed (otherwise white) and, yes, a large flakey fish. Similar to cod (in the UK sense!), but great smoked. If it's proper, it comes from Scotland and is called Finnan haddock - delicious! Just can't find anything similar over here, other than imported cod from South Africa, which tastes awful.
smoked cod here from S.africa , depends on the stock - a lot if it of it tastes terrible - tough and too salty. It's hit and miss here with this fish. I've bought some lovely tasting ones ( and tastes like the Uk ones) other times it's gone straight in the bin.
cheers
Jul 27th 2005, 1:54 am
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Re: Fish
Originally Posted by PeteY
Went food shopping tonight and noticed how expensive whiting has become. At woolies it was $36 a kilo.
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Jul 27th 2005, 1:55 am
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Re: Fish
Originally Posted by Geordie George
It's yellow if it's been dyed (otherwise white) and, yes, a large flakey fish. Similar to cod (in the UK sense!), but great smoked. If it's proper, it comes from Scotland and is called Finnan haddock - delicious! Just can't find anything similar over here, other than imported cod from South Africa, which tastes awful.
It certainly sounds like what I used to have as a kid, was definitely called smoked haddock anyway, I'll have a look next time I am shopping, but Im sure you can get it in Coles & maybe Woolworths in the deli/fish section.
Jul 27th 2005, 1:56 am
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Re: Fish
Can't get Bombay Duck either. Thank God:
Jul 27th 2005, 1:58 am
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Re: Fish
Cheers, Ceri! I'll definitely check out Coles' frozen section and keep an eye out for anything vacuum packed in the deli/fish section. Thanks to Mrs Db for your help too!
Originally Posted by Ceri
you're going to have to scour all supermarket outlets - you can get smoked haddock here in vacuum sealed packs - sometimes frozen in the main supermarkets here ( Coles and woolworths), and it's from the UK. I haven't seen any for a while now ( maybe due to recent importation laws? I don't know. But I haven't seen it for a while come to think about it. Or perhaps not much of a call for it) .
smoked cod here from S.africa , depends on the stock - a lot if it of it tastes terrible - tough and too salty. It's hit and miss here with this fish. I've bought some lovely tasting ones ( and tastes like the Uk ones) other times it's gone straight in the bin.
cheers
smoked cod here from S.africa , depends on the stock - a lot if it of it tastes terrible - tough and too salty. It's hit and miss here with this fish. I've bought some lovely tasting ones ( and tastes like the Uk ones) other times it's gone straight in the bin.
cheers
Jul 27th 2005, 2:02 am
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Re: Fish
Originally Posted by JackTheLad
OMG! When they were in season, we could always get the local whitings for about $15-20/kilo. The best ones are the King George whitings from SA/Vic and very often we have to pay over $25/kilo at the fish monger. Speaking of which I haven't had whitings in a while... Gotta visit the fish place on the weekend.
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Winter species being the smallest species and in greater numbers during the winter.
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Jul 27th 2005, 2:03 am
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Re: Fish
On the chippy theme does anybody know a chippy in Brissie that does mushy peas and gravy? I'm afraid for it to be proper fish and chips in my eyes it at least needs mushy peas.
I think an expat should open a chippy that does the above! any takers?
Homer moment mmmmmmmm......fish, chips, mushy peas and gravy sandwich.
TT
I think an expat should open a chippy that does the above! any takers?
Homer moment mmmmmmmm......fish, chips, mushy peas and gravy sandwich.
TT
Jul 27th 2005, 2:11 am
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Re: Fish
Originally Posted by TrickyTree
On the chippy theme does anybody know a chippy in Brissie that does mushy peas and gravy? I'm afraid for it to be proper fish and chips in my eyes it at least needs mushy peas.
I think an expat should open a chippy that does the above! any takers?
Homer moment mmmmmmmm......fish, chips, mushy peas and gravy sandwich.
TT
I think an expat should open a chippy that does the above! any takers?
Homer moment mmmmmmmm......fish, chips, mushy peas and gravy sandwich.
TT
Jul 27th 2005, 2:15 am
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Re: Fish
Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
Never seen one yet - but they DO all have vinegar despite what some people will try to tell you!
Jul 27th 2005, 2:24 am
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Re: Fish
Originally Posted by TrickyTree
On the chippy theme does anybody know a chippy in Brissie that does mushy peas and gravy? I'm afraid for it to be proper fish and chips in my eyes it at least needs mushy peas.
I think an expat should open a chippy that does the above! any takers?
Homer moment mmmmmmmm......fish, chips, mushy peas and gravy sandwich.
TT
I think an expat should open a chippy that does the above! any takers?
Homer moment mmmmmmmm......fish, chips, mushy peas and gravy sandwich.
TT
Jul 27th 2005, 4:06 am
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Re: Fish
Originally Posted by TrickyTree
On the chippy theme does anybody know a chippy in Brissie that does mushy peas and gravy? I'm afraid for it to be proper fish and chips in my eyes it at least needs mushy peas.
I think an expat should open a chippy that does the above! any takers?
Homer moment mmmmmmmm......fish, chips, mushy peas and gravy sandwich.
TT
I think an expat should open a chippy that does the above! any takers?
Homer moment mmmmmmmm......fish, chips, mushy peas and gravy sandwich.
TT
Been here - Cairns - for over 9 months, tried numerous Fish and Chips, haven't found any that come up to the UK standard of glorius COD and CHIPS!So given up - boy do I miss the Saturday visit after work to our local Fish and Chippy
Mouth watering stuff!! And of course, nothing quite like chip shop mushy peas is there We do sell TINS of mushy peas in our British Lolly (sweet to us brits) Shop!
I really miss COD, the REAL stuff! If/when we go back to the UK for a visit, I know where I'll be heading - Cod, Chips and Mushy peas please, cheers m8!!!
Jul 27th 2005, 6:29 am
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Re: Fish
Originally Posted by TrickyTree
On the chippy theme does anybody know a chippy in Brissie that does mushy peas and gravy? I'm afraid for it to be proper fish and chips in my eyes it at least needs mushy peas.
I think an expat should open a chippy that does the above! any takers?
Homer moment mmmmmmmm......fish, chips, mushy peas and gravy sandwich.
TT
I think an expat should open a chippy that does the above! any takers?
Homer moment mmmmmmmm......fish, chips, mushy peas and gravy sandwich.
TT
Jul 27th 2005, 6:33 am
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Re: Fish
Thats right fish and chips needs something moist with it.
Always made me laugh that in Huddersfield they were called 'peas wet' only in yorkshire eh!!!!
Always made me laugh that in Huddersfield they were called 'peas wet' only in yorkshire eh!!!!
Originally Posted by wmoore
Has tha nowt moist?