goujons
Fried fish strips
Goujons are small strips of fish or chicken, breaded and deep-fried.
The word comes from French, where it originally meant gudgeon—a small freshwater fish traditionally prepared this way.
Now the term applies to any protein cut into finger-sized pieces and fried until crispy: The menu offered cod goujons with tartar sauce.
Formally presents or offers
- fingersAppendages of the hand
- filletsBoneless meat portions
- nuggetsSmall solid lumps
- cutletsThin boneless meat pieces
breast · chicken · fish sticks · bites · pieces · portions · batons · slices
Dried, crushed loaf pieces
- pankoAiry Japanese coating flakes
- coatingApplied surface covering
- flourMilled grain powder
- eggwashBeaten coating for pastry
batter · dredge · seasoning · parmesan · herbs · garlic · paprika · spices
Cooked submerged in fat
- friedCooked in hot fat
- pan-friedCooked in shallow fat
- air-friedCooked by hot circulation
- bakedCooked by dry heat
sizzle · oil · golden-brown · drain · basket · fryer · cooking spray
Cold-water food fish
- haddockEdible Atlantic groundfish
- soleFoot's bottom surface
- pollockAtlantic cod-family fish
- plaiceEdible European flatfish
whiting · monkfish · tilapia · catfish · bass · halibut · flounder · snapper
Brittle and snapping
succulent · flaky · crust · crunch · sizzling · crackle · light · delicate
Liquid condiment for dunking
- tartar sauceMayonnaise-based fish accompaniment
- aioliGarlic-infused emulsified sauce
- ketchupTomato-based condiment
- mayonnaiseEmulsified egg-oil spread
lemon wedge · mushy peas · chips · fries · coleslaw · salad · garnish · basket
Light dish preceding main
- starterInitiator of action
- finger foodUtensil-free small bites
- pub foodMeals served at taverns
- comfort foodEmotionally consoling dishes
bar snack · kids menu · British · casual dining · takeaway
tenders
Formally presents or offers
cutlets · breast · chicken · fish sticks · bites · pieces · portions · batons · slices · chunks
breadcrumbs
Dried, crushed loaf pieces
eggwash · batter · dredge · seasoning · parmesan · herbs · garlic · paprika · spices · crumb
deep-fried
Cooked submerged in fat
baked · sizzle · oil · golden-brown · drain · basket · fryer · cooking spray
cod
Cold-water food fish
plaice · whiting · monkfish · tilapia · catfish · bass · halibut · flounder · snapper · trout
crispy
Brittle and snapping
juicy · succulent · flaky · crust · crunch · sizzling · crackle · light · delicate · moist
dipping sauce
Liquid condiment for dunking
- tartar sauceMayonnaise-based fish accompaniment
- aioliGarlic-infused emulsified sauce
- ketchupTomato-based condiment
mayonnaise · lemon wedge · mushy peas · chips · fries · coleslaw · salad · garnish · basket · platter
appetizer
Light dish preceding main
- starterInitiator of action
- finger foodUtensil-free small bites
- pub foodMeals served at taverns
bar snack · kids menu · comfort food · British · casual dining · takeaway