Fish & Chips Recipe
Battered fish served with fries and tartar sauce.
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Ingredients
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Battered Fish
Fries
Tartar Sauce
Method
Battered Fish
- 1
Prepare the Batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Add Beer
Gradually whisk in the beer (or sparkling water) until the batter is smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- 3
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Batter the Fish
Dip each fish fillet into the batter, coating it well.
- 5
Fry the Fish
Carefully place the battered fish fillets in the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Fries
- 6
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into long strips or wedges.
- 7
Soak the Potatoes
Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- 8
Heat Oil for Fries
In another deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 9
Fry the Fries
Drain and pat dry the soaked potatoes, then fry them in batches for about 5-7 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, then sprinkle with salt.
Tartar Sauce
- 10
Mix the Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, capers, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, and salt. Stir well to combine.
- 11
Chill
Refrigerate the tartar sauce for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
