Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsLight Horse TavernCrispy Fish And Chips Recipe

Crispy Fish And Chips Recipe

Inspired by Light Horse Tavern
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Homemade tartar sauce, and coleslaw.

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Ingredients

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Fish and Chips

Method

Preparing the Fish and Chips

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Peel and cut the potatoes into thick fries. Soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.

  2. 2

    Make the Batter

    In a bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the beer (or sparkling water) until smooth.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep pot or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Fry the Fish

    Dip each cod fillet into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then carefully place it in the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    Fry the Potatoes

    After frying the fish, increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C). Drain the soaked fries and pat them dry. Fry the potatoes in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Making the Tartar Sauce

  1. 6

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, capers, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Preparing the Coleslaw

  1. 7

    Combine the Ingredients

    In a large bowl, mix the shredded cabbage and carrots. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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