Fish And Chips Recipe
Classic battered fish served with chips and tartar sauce.
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Ingredients
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For the Fish
For the Chips
For the Tartar Sauce
Method
Preparing the Chips
- 1
Cut the Potatoes
Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick strips, about 1/2 inch wide.
- 2
Soak the Potatoes
Soak the potato strips in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- 3
Preheat Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 325°F (165°C).
- 4
- 5
Increase Temperature
Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C).
- 6
Double Fry
Fry the chips again in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Remove and season with salt.
Preparing the Fish
- 7
Make the Batter
In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the cold sparkling water until the batter is smooth and thick.
- 8
Heat the Oil
In a separate pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) for frying the fish.
- 9
Coat the Fish
Dip each fish fillet into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- 10
Fry the Fish
Carefully place the battered fish fillets into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and let drain on paper towels.
Preparing the Tartar Sauce
- 11
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, dill pickles, capers, lemon juice, and fresh dill.
- 12
Season
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.