Fish & Chips Recipe
Beer-battered cod served with fries and tartar sauce
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Ingredients
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Fish
Fries
Tartar Sauce
Method
Fish
- 1
Prepare the batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually add the beer while whisking until the batter is smooth and thick.
- 2
Heat the oil
In a deep pot or fryer, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Batter and fry cod
Dip each cod fillet into the batter, ensuring it is completely coated. Carefully place the battered fish into the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Fry for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Fries
- 4
Cut the potatoes
Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin strips to make fries.
- 5
Fry the potatoes
In a separate pot or deep fryer, heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the potato strips in batches for about 5-7 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, then season with salt to taste.
Tartar Sauce
- 6
Mix the tartar sauce
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, finely chopped pickles, capers, lemon juice, and fresh dill. Stir well until all ingredients are mixed and set aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve.