Jul 14 2026
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Fish & Chips Recipe

Inspired by Paia FishMarket Kailua
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Battered fish served with fries and tartar sauce.

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Ingredients

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For the Fish

For the Fries

For the Tartar Sauce

Method

Preparing the Tartar Sauce

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, chopped capers, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.

  2. 2

    Chill

    Cover the bowl and refrigerate the tartar sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Preparing the Fries

  1. 3

    Cut the Potatoes

    Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into long strips (about 1/4 inch thick) to make fries.

  2. 4

    Soak the Potatoes

    Place the cut potatoes in a bowl of cold water and let them soak for 30 minutes to remove excess starch.

  3. 5

    Dry the Potatoes

    Drain the water and pat the potatoes dry with paper towels to remove moisture.

  4. 6

    Fry the Potatoes

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the potatoes in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels, then sprinkle with salt.

Preparing the Fish

  1. 7

    Make the Batter

    In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cold sparkling water until smooth. The batter should be thick enough to coat the fish.

  2. 8

    Heat the Oil

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

  3. 9

    Coat and Fry the Fish

    Dip each fish fillet into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated. Carefully place the battered fish into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-6 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Serving

  1. 10

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the crispy battered fish alongside the fries and a generous dollop of tartar sauce. Enjoy your homemade Fish & Chips!

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