Fish And Chips Recipe
Beer-battered cod 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
For the Fish
- 1
Prepare the Batter
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Add the Beer
Gradually pour in the beer while whisking until you have a smooth batter. Let it sit for about 15 minutes.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Batter the Cod
Dip each cod fillet into the batter, making sure it is well coated.
- 5
Fry the Cod
Carefully place the battered cod into the hot oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
For the Fries
- 6
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into thick fries.
- 7
Rinse and Dry
Rinse the cut fries under cold water to remove excess starch and then dry them thoroughly with a kitchen towel.
- 8
Heat the Oil
In a deep fryer or a large pot, heat the vegetable oil to 325°F (160°C).
- 9
Fry the Fries
Fry the potatoes in batches for about 4-5 minutes until they are soft but not browned. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 10
Increase Temperature
Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C).
- 11
Crisp the Fries
Fry the potatoes again in batches for 3-4 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
For the Tartar Sauce
- 12
Mix Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, dill pickles, capers, lemon juice, fresh dill, and salt. Mix well until combined.
- 13
Chill
Cover the tartar sauce and refrigerate until ready to serve.