Fish And Chips Recipe
Beer battered cod dusted with malt powder, fries, lemon, tartar
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Ingredients
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Fish
Fries
Tartar Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Fries
- 1
Cut the Potatoes
Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick fries, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
- 2
Soak the Fries
Place the cut fries in a bowl of cold water and soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- 3
Dry the Fries
After soaking, drain and dry the fries thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel.
Preparation of Tartar Sauce
- 4
Mix the Ingredients
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, capers, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
- 5
Season the Sauce
Add salt and black pepper to taste, mixing well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Preparation of Fish
- 6
Make the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Add Beer
Gradually pour in the beer, whisking until you have a smooth batter.
- 8
Heat the Oil
In a large deep pot or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 9
Dust the Cod
Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Dust lightly with flour to help the batter stick.
- 10
Fry the Fish
Dip each cod fillet into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, and carefully place in the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 11
Drain and Dust
Remove the fried cod from the oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Dust with malt powder immediately.
Frying the Fries
- 12
Fry the Fries
In the same oil used for the fish, fry the dried potatoes in batches for about 5-7 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- 13
Season the Fries
Remove fries from the oil, drain on paper towels, and season with salt while still hot.
Serving
- 14
Plate the Fish and Chips
Serve the fried cod alongside the crispy fries on a plate.
- 15
Garnish
Add lemon wedges on the side and serve with homemade tartar sauce.