Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsRiver City Brewing CompanyFish And Chips Recipe

Fish And Chips Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Battered fish served with fries and tartar sauce.

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Ingredients

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For the Fish

For the Fries

Method

Preparing the Tartar Sauce

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, finely chopped dill pickles, capers, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Stir until well combined. Season with salt to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Preparing the Fries

  1. 2

    Cut and Soak the Potatoes

    Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into even-sized sticks (about 1/4 inch thick). Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.

  2. 3

    Fry the Potatoes

    Heat 4 cups of vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Drain the soaked potatoes and pat them dry with paper towels. Fry the potatoes in batches until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and let drain on paper towels. Season with salt to taste.

Preparing the Fish

  1. 4

    Make the Batter

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the cold sparkling water while whisking until the batter is smooth and thick, resembling pancake batter.

  2. 5

    Heat the Oil

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

  3. 6

    Batter and Fry the Fish

    Dip each fish fillet into the batter, allowing excess to drip off. Carefully place the battered fish into the hot oil, frying 2-3 pieces at a time, until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and let drain on paper towels.

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