Scraps (also 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.
In the UK, they are traditionally served
free of charge
The adjective ''free'' in English is commonly used in one of two meanings: "at no monetary cost" (''gratis'') or "with little or no restriction" (''libre''). This ambiguity can cause issues where the distinction is important, as it often is in ...
with chips by some
fish and chip shops
A fish and chip shop, sometimes referred to as a chip shop or chippy, is a restaurant that specialises in selling fish and chips. Usually, fish and chip shops provide takeaway service, although some have seating facilities. Fish and chip sho ...
,
although some places charge for the scraps.
Terminology
Terminology varies by region, with terms including ''scraps,
'' ''batter bits,''
''crispies,'' and ''scrumps.
'' In some parts of the north of England, they are referred to as ''scratchings,'' ''bits,''
or ''dubs'';
in the
West Country
The West Country is a loosely defined area within southwest England, usually taken to include the counties of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset and Bristol, with some considering it to extend to all or parts of Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and ...
, they are known as ''gribbles''.
In the US, they may also be referred to as ''cracklins'', ''crunchies'', or ''crumbs''.
Risk
Scraps in fryers can cause fires and should be properly disposed.
See also
*
Feuilletine
''Feuilletine'', or ''pailleté feuilletine'' (), is a crispy Confectionery, confection. It is made from thin, sweetened crêpes.
Recipe
''Feuilletine'' is a crispy Confectionery, confection made from thin, sweetened crêpes. The crêpe Bat ...
– pieces of baked crêpe batter
*
Tenkasu
are crunchy bits of deep-fried flour batter used in Japanese cuisine, specifically in dishes such as ''soba'', ''udon'', ''takoyaki'', and '' okonomiyaki''. Hot, plain ''soba'' and ''udon'' with added ''tenkasu'' are called ''tanuki-soba'' a ...
– pieces of deep-fried batter used in Japanese cuisine
*
Boondi
Boondi is an Indian snack made from fried chickpea flour. It is either eaten as a savory snack or sweetened as a dessert. West Bengal's Kamarpukur Sada Bonde awarded GI tag.
In Sindh and Rajasthan, the dish is called ''nukti'' (, Dhatki: ...
– pieces of deep-fried garbanzo batter
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Scraps (batter)
English cuisine
British cuisine
Fast food
Deep fried foods
Yorkshire cuisine