Fish & Chips Recipe
Beer-battered fish served with fries and tartar sauce
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Ingredients
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Fish
Fries
Tartar Sauce
Method
Fish Preparation
- 1
Prepare Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Make Beer Batter
Gradually whisk in the beer until the batter is smooth and has no lumps. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
- 3
Heat Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Batter Fish
Dip each fish fillet into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
- 5
Fry Fish
Carefully place the battered fish into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- 6
Drain Fish
Remove the fish from the oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Fries Preparation
- 7
Prepare Potatoes
Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into thick strips.
- 8
Soak Potatoes
Soak the potato strips in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- 9
- 10
Heat Oil for Fries
Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 11
Fry Potatoes
Fry the potatoes in batches for about 5-7 minutes until they are golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, then sprinkle with salt.
Tartar Sauce Preparation
- 12
Make Tartar Sauce
In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, capers, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- 13
Add Fresh Dill
If desired, stir in fresh dill for added flavor.