Fish & Chips Recipe
Battered fish served with fries and tartar sauce.
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Ingredients
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For the Fish
For the Fries
For the Tartar Sauce
Method
Prepare the Fries
- 1
Cut the Potatoes
Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into thick strips, about 1/4 inch wide.
- 2
- 3
Dry the Potatoes
Drain the potatoes and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
- 4
Prepare the Tartar Sauce
- 5
Mix the Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped pickles, capers, lemon juice, and dill. Mix until well combined.
- 6
Season the Sauce
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as necessary, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Prepare the Fish
- 7
Make the Batter
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in the cold sparkling water until the batter is smooth and thick.
- 8
Heat the Oil
In a deep pot, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C) for frying.
- 9
Coat the Fish
Dip each fish fillet into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
- 10
Fry the Fish
Carefully place the battered fish into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
