Beer Battered Fish & Chips Recipe
Fresh Catch, French Fries, Tartar Sauce
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Ingredients
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Fish
French Fries
Tartar Sauce
Method
Fish
- 1
Prepare the batter
In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in the beer until the batter is smooth and has no lumps.
- 2
Heat the oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Batter the fish
Dip each fish fillet into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
- 4
Fry the fish
Carefully place the battered fish fillets into the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Fry for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
French Fries
- 5
Prep the potatoes
Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into thin strips to create fries.
- 6
Soak the fries
Soak the cut fries in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat dry.
- 7
Heat the oil
In a separate pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Fry the fries
Fry the potatoes in batches for about 5-6 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt while hot.
Tartar Sauce
- 9
Mix the ingredients
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, chopped capers, and fresh lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
- 10
Season the sauce
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
