These celeriac “fish” fillets are crispy, flaky, addictively delicious, and uber comforting! Just 6 ingredients required for these gluten-free and vegan beauties. Let us show you how it’s done!
Origin of Fish and Chips
Fish and chips is believed to have originated in England in the 1860s. The combination was inspired by two different dishes introduced by immigrants: battered and fried fish from Holland and chips (fries) from either Belgium or France. The following is a plant-based take on the concept.
How to Make Vegan Fish and Chips
When brainstorming how to recreate the flaky texture of fish with plant-based ingredients, celeriac came to mind! When boiled, this root vegetable transforms from stiff and firm to tender and flaky. So we cut it into strips, then boiled it in salted water to infuse it with saltiness and lessen its celery flavor. And it totally worked! Vegan “fish” and chips officially became a reality. Then we got to work on the batter for coating the “fish”! To make a light and bubbly batter, we combined our DIY gluten-free flour blend, salt, nori seaweed flakes (optional for extra “sea” flavor!), and sparkling water. Regular all-purpose flour with a little baking powder also works, but we found gluten-free flour created a lighter, more preferable texture. Using sparkling water in the batter creates more air pockets, giving it an even lighter texture! Next, we coated the cooked celeriac in the batter, making it ready for frying. For frying, we went with avocado oil for its high smoke point and neutral flavor. We used just enough oil to generously coat the bottom of the pan without turning it into a deep frying situation. After a few minutes on each side, the “fish” is lightly golden brown and ready for dipping in vegan tartar sauce with your choice of chips! Dreams do come true. We hope you LOVE this vegan “fish” and chips! They’re:Crispy on the outsideFlaky on the insideComfortingEasy to makeIndulgent& Kind of amazing! It’s the perfect dish to enjoy while watching sporting events or when you just want to explore a new (and super delicious!) way to put celeriac to use! It pairs beautifully with our Easy Vegan Coleslaw, Creamy Potato Green Split Pea Soup, or Creamy Vegan Cucumber Salad.
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