Fish And Chips Recipe
Crispy 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 Fish
- 1
Make the Batter
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in cold sparkling water until the batter is smooth and thick.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large deep pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Coat the Fish
Dip each fish fillet into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- 4
Fry the Fish
Carefully lower the battered fish into the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Preparing the Fries
- 5
Cut the Potatoes
Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into thick fries.
- 6
Soak the Fries
Soak the cut fries in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- 7
Heat the Oil
In a separate pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Fry the Fries
Drain the fries from water, pat them dry, and carefully lower them into the hot oil. Fry in batches for about 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels, seasoning with salt to taste.
Making the Tartar Sauce
- 9
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, chopped pickles, capers, lemon juice, parsley, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.