Fish & Chips Recipe
Four freshly beer battered cod strips, fries, coleslaw and tartar.
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Ingredients
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Fish
Fries
Coleslaw
Tartar Sauce
Method
Fish Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually add the beer to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a deep fryer or a large, heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Batter the Cod
Dip each cod strip into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 4
Fry the Cod
Carefully add the battered cod strips to the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Fries Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel and cut the potatoes into thick strips. Soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- 6
Heat the Oil
In a separate large pot or deep fryer, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Fry the Potatoes
Drain and pat the potato strips dry. Fry them in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels, then sprinkle with salt.
Coleslaw Preparation
- 8
Shred the Vegetables
Finely shred the green cabbage and carrot.
- 9
Make the Dressing
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 10
Combine and Chill
Toss the shredded cabbage and carrot with the dressing. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Tartar Sauce Preparation
- 11
Mix the Ingredients
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, relish, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Stir until well combined.
- 12
Season
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
