Fish And Chips Recipe
Battered fish served with fries and tartar sauce.
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Ingredients
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For the Battered Fish
For the Fries
For the Tartar Sauce
Method
For the Battered Fish
- 1
Prepare the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually add the cold sparkling water to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth. The batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer for accuracy.
- 3
Batter the Fish
Dip each fish fillet into the batter, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- 4
Fry the Fish
Carefully place the battered fish fillets in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
For the Fries
- 5
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel and cut the russet potatoes into thick strips. Rinse in cold water to remove excess starch, then pat dry with paper towels.
- 6
Heat the Oil
In a separate heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Fry the Potatoes
Carefully add the potato strips to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 5-6 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season with salt to taste.
For the Tartar Sauce
- 8
Mix the Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, finely chopped pickles, lemon juice, capers, and fresh dill. Stir until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.