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A '''Fritter''' is any edible object which has been coated in batter and deep fried. | A '''Fritter''' is any edible object which has been coated in batter and deep fried. | ||
| − | In the UK, ''fritters'' may be purchased form a [[Chip shop]] along with [[Battered fish]], [[Chips]] and [[Mushy peas]]. Alternative names for ''fritters'' in different parts of the UK are: | + | [[Image:Mars1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The ultimate fritter - the deep fried Mars Bar! <br>A delicacy; but not one for the faint hearted, or those on calorie-controlled diets.]] |
| + | In the UK, ''fritters'' may be purchased form a [[Chip shop]] along with [[Battered fish]], [[Chips]] and [[Mushy peas]]. Alternative names for ''fritters'' in different parts of the UK are: | ||
* Scallops (Merseyside Region) | * Scallops (Merseyside Region) | ||
* Scones (North East of England) | * Scones (North East of England) | ||
* Batch Cakes (Northern Lancashire) | * Batch Cakes (Northern Lancashire) | ||
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Other notable types of fitter are: | Other notable types of fitter are: | ||
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* [[Apple]] Fritters | * [[Apple]] Fritters | ||
| − | In Glasgow, it is possible to obtain almost any food, deep fried in this manner. Specialties include the [[ | + | |
| + | In [[Glasgow]], it is possible to obtain almost any food, deep fried in this manner. Specialties include the deep fried [[Mars Bar]] and deep fried [[Pizza]]. | ||
[[Category:Food]] | [[Category:Food]] | ||
Revision as of 14:21, May 29, 2007
A Fritter is any edible object which has been coated in batter and deep fried.
In the UK, fritters may be purchased form a Chip shop along with Battered fish, Chips and Mushy peas. Alternative names for fritters in different parts of the UK are:
- Scallops (Merseyside Region)
- Scones (North East of England)
- Batch Cakes (Northern Lancashire)
Other notable types of fitter are:
- Spam Fritters
- Banana Fritters - Normally the the whole banana coated in batter and deep fried
- Pineapple Fritters - Battered, deep fried Pineapple ring
- Apple Fritters
In Glasgow, it is possible to obtain almost any food, deep fried in this manner. Specialties include the deep fried Mars Bar and deep fried Pizza.