Scraps (batter) explained

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

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.[3]

Terminology

Terminology varies by region, with terms including scraps, batter bits, crispies,[4] and scrumps.[5] In some parts of the north of England, they are referred to as scratchings, bits,[6] or dubs; in the West Country, they are known as gribbles.[7] In the US, they may also be referred to as cracklins, crunchies, or crumbs.[8]

Risk

Scraps in fryers can cause fires and should be properly disposed.

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Alexander . James . 18 December 2011 . The unlikely origin of fish and chips . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170814004548/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8419026.stm . 14 August 2017 . 1 June 2011 . BBC News . dmy-all.
  2. News: Busfield. Steve. Do you know what scraps are? And why they should be free. 1 June 2011. The Guardian. 17 July 2007. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140104052636/http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2007/jul/13/doyouknowwhatscrapsarean. 4 January 2014. dmy-all.
  3. Web site: Varley. Ciaran. Some of the amazing things you can get in chip shops around the UK and Ireland. BBC Three. 21 April 2018. 3 June 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180421155009/https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/eb3657e9-28e6-4157-a6fb-9af1e74fcfb8. 21 April 2018. dmy-all.
  4. Web site: Dunn . Billie Schwab . 2023-08-22 . Brits are seriously divided over 'proper' name for batter bits from the Chippy . 2024-07-25 . The Mirror . en.
  5. Web site: Mallinsons . Mike . 2023-11-17 . Scraps: The Dangers of the Combustible 'batter bits' . 2024-07-25 . Mallinsons of Oldham . en-GB.
  6. Web site: Brennan. Christopher. How to order fish and chips in Yorkshire. All Points North. 1 June 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20111005163755/http://allpointsnorth.co.uk/2009/08/12/how-to-order-fish-and-chips-in-yorkshire. 5 October 2011. dmy-all.
  7. News: Weird & Wonderful Items You Can Buy From Chip Shops . wrenkitchens.com . August 26, 2020 . July 25, 2023.
  8. Web site: Stice . Joel . 2018-10-30 . The Untold Truth Of Long John Silver's . 2024-07-25 . Mashed . en-US.

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