Scraps (batter)
Scraps or batter bits or crispies are pieces of deep-fried batter left over in the fryer as a by-product of frying, served as an accompaniment to chips.
Description
[edit]When frying food (e.g., fish), scraps are the by-product pieces of deep-fried batter left over in the fryer. They are served as an accompaniment to chips.[1] In the UK, they are traditionally served free of charge with chips by some fish and chip shops,[2] although some places charge for the scraps.[2][3]
Terminology
[edit]Terminology varies by region, with terms including scraps,[1] batter bits,[1] crispies,[4] and scrumps.[5] In some parts of the north of England, they are referred to as scratchings, bits,[6] or dubs;[5] in the West Country, they are known as gribbles.[7][5] In the US, they may also be referred to as cracklins, crunchies, or crumbs.[8]
Risk
[edit]Scraps in fryers can cause fires and should be properly disposed.[5]
See also
[edit]- Feuilletine – pieces of baked crêpe batter
- Tenkasu – pieces of deep-fried batter used in Japanese cuisine
- Boondi – pieces of deep-fried garbanzo batter
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Alexander, James (18 December 2011). "The unlikely origin of fish and chips". BBC News. Archived from the original on 14 August 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
- ^ a b Busfield, Steve (17 July 2007). "Do you know what scraps are? And why they should be free". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 4 January 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
- ^ Varley, Ciaran (3 June 2016). "Some of the amazing things you can get in chip shops around the UK and Ireland". BBC Three. Archived from the original on 21 April 2018. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
- ^ Dunn, Billie Schwab (22 August 2023). "Brits are seriously divided over 'proper' name for batter bits from the Chippy". The Mirror. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d Mallinsons, Mike (17 November 2023). "Scraps: The Dangers of the Combustible 'batter bits'". Mallinsons of Oldham. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ Brennan, Christopher. "How to order fish and chips in Yorkshire". All Points North. Archived from the original on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
- ^ "Weird & Wonderful Items You Can Buy From Chip Shops". wrenkitchens.com. 26 August 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ Stice, Joel (30 October 2018). "The Untold Truth Of Long John Silver's". Mashed. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
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