It's been a while since I've eaten any Kippers.
I used to buy those supermarket vacuum packs, with the integral pat of butter, which, for a while, was the only way of buying them.
The last one I had was awful. It tasted totally artificial, and put me off for years.
Then, a couple of days ago, Kimbo arrived with these.
We were supposed to enjoy them together as a very early breakfast, but something 'cropped-up' and I ended up eating them both by myself.
They are 'Artisan Kippers', and came (like the others) in a convenient boil-in-the-bag vacuum pack.
Compared to the commercial supermarket variety, they are chalk and cheese. These one's had a genuine flavour of natural smoke, and were totally delicious. I don't know where he bought them, but I hope he goes back for more.
The only down-side I can think of, is the lingering smell that always accompanies Kippers. One really needs an outdoor, dedicated, Kipper Kitchen!
Kimbo is in Budapest.
At least he's far enough away to escape the aroma!
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame about the 'pong'. I've seen what look like Kippers in France, so I shall prepare some in my outdoor kitchen. No-one will complain.
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DeleteIn our village the fish van came every Friday, mum always got kippers for Saturday lunch, ate with a chunk of home made bread, lovely memories.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds excellent. Just my 'cup of tea'.
DeleteI like smoked haddock with a poached egg on top. Husband moans about the pong, that lingers for 2 days. Oh, I'm going to have to buy some now! mmmm
ReplyDeleteSmoked Haddock (not the yellow stuff) is delicious. I love a good Kedgeree too.
DeleteThey remind me of a smoked, vaccum packed fish here. In fact they probably are kippers. Only difference is that while they can be lightly fried in oil they are mostly eaten straight out of the pack with olive oil and lemon juice. A great side dish with ouzo. What's not eaten is stored in a covered bowl in the fridge ready for the next ouzo.
ReplyDeleteI must see what Google translate says
Yes, ours are kippers. We can also buy them by the fillet or the kilo. They're fished out of a bowl of oil and tied up in a plastic bag.
DeleteSometimes with skin and bones. I've cleaned quite a few.
You must come over and try our cuisine. With an ouzo or cold retsina!
You are really tempting me. I never really explored Greek cuisine enough. It has everything I love.
DeleteDad rarely had kippers, but when he did, the stink used to filter up to my bedroom, making me dive under the covers. I still can't bear the smell of any fish.
ReplyDeleteI think all fish should be cooked outdoors, including the lovely fresh Summer Sardines. I had to spray the downstairs with 'Smell-u-Like' after my Kippers.
DeleteWe get kippers sent to us from a smokery in Craister by mail order. They are delicious and the real thing, we once visited this smoke house whilst visiting friends in Northumberland it was amazing and the family business goes way back a few generations. As you say the perfume of kippers does rather linger! Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteMay I humbly amend your spelling of that Northumberland village ma'am? It's Craster, not Craister. Happy to have been of service.
DeleteThose Kruster Kippers sound wonderful. But I bet they cost a bomb!
DeleteThanks to Yorkshire Pudding I did know the spelling but had a senior moment! The Craster kippers are a tad expensive but so worth it for the taste, they are just smoked over oak chips. We have them as an occasional treat. Regards Sue H
DeleteThe only fish I can seem to cook without making our house smell like Grimsby fish docks is salmon. I agree that cooking outside would be a good solution.
ReplyDeleteWe often have Salmon on Fridays, and it does smell a tiny bit; but nothing like Kippers. I could eat Salmon every day!
DeleteI would enjoy those, while others looked on in disbelief that I was eating smelly smoked fish.
ReplyDeleteMy wife wouldn't eat them. In fact she actively complains!!!
DeleteFor me it is not only the smell of kippers that lingers but the taste. Though I do like a good kipper. Manx ones used to be great.
ReplyDeleteThey HAVE to be good quality. The nasty dyed commercial products are awful, and taste nothing like a pukka Kipper.
DeleteYou'll have to find the ideal source for good kippers. With a few mentioned above, you should be all set.
ReplyDeleteI think I'll now wait till the Summer, when I can cook outside!!!
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