Fish And Chips Recipe
Battered cod served with fries
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Ingredients
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For the fish
For the fries
Method
For the fries
- 1
Prepare the potatoes
Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into thick fries, about 1/4 inch wide.
- 2
Soak the fries
Place the cut fries in a bowl of cold water and let them soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- 3
Heat the oil
In a large pot, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Fry the potatoes (first fry)
Drain the soaked fries and pat them dry with paper towels. Fry them in the hot oil for about 5 minutes until soft but not brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Fry the potatoes (second fry)
Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C). Fry the potatoes again for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
For the fish
- 6
Make the batter
In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp of baking powder, 1 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of black pepper. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of cold sparkling water until the batter is smooth and slightly thick.
- 7
Heat the oil
In a separate large pot, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Batter the fish
Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Dip each fillet into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
- 9
Fry the fish
Carefully lower the battered fish fillets into the hot oil, frying 2-3 fillets at a time for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.