Fish & Chips Recipe
Battered fish served with fries and tartar sauce.
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Ingredients
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Fish
Fries
Tartar Sauce
Method
Preparing the Tartar Sauce
- 1
Make the Tartar Sauce
In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, finely chopped pickles, capers, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Preparing the Fries
- 2
Prep the Potatoes
Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick strips to form fries. Rinse in cold water to remove excess starch, then pat dry with a clean towel.
- 3
Fry the Potatoes
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the potato strips in batches for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt while hot.
Preparing the Fish
- 4
Make the Batter
In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually add cold beer or sparkling water, whisking until the batter is smooth and thick.
- 5
Fry the Fish
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Dip each fish fillet into the batter, allowing excess batter to drip off. Carefully place the battered fish into the hot oil, frying in batches for 4-5 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serving
- 6
Plate and Serve
Serve the crispy battered fish alongside the golden fries. Provide the tartar sauce on the side for dipping.