Simple Fish and Chips Recipe

This is a traditional British dish that’s enjoyed all around the world. Here we go:

Ingredients:

For the Fish:

1. 4 white fish fillets (such as cod or haddock)
2. 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
3. 1 cup cold beer
4. 1 teaspoon baking powder
5. Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
6. Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Chips:

1. 4 large potatoes
2. Vegetable oil, for frying
3. Salt to taste

Instructions:

For the Chips:

1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick chips/fries.
2. Rinse in cold water to remove excess starch then pat dry with a kitchen towel.
3. Heat your oil in a deep fryer or large, deep saucepan to 130°C (265°F).
4. Add the chips to the fryer or saucepan and blanch for about 5 minutes; they should not be getting color at this stage.
5. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel. Set aside.

For the Fish:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1 cup flour, beer, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until you have a smooth batter.
2. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large deep saucepan to 180°C (350°F).
3. Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper, then dust lightly with flour.
4. Dip each fillet into the batter, making sure it’s fully covered.
5. Carefully lower each fillet into the hot oil. Fry for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy, turning once. Ensure the fish is cooked through, it should flake easily.
6. Remove the fish from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Finish the Chips:

1. Increase the oil temperature to 180°C (350°F).
2. Return the blanched chips to the fryer and cook for a second time until golden and crisp. This should take 2-3 minutes.
3. Remove from the oil using a slotted spoon, drain on kitchen paper, and season with salt.

Serve the fried fish with the chips on the side, maybe with some tartare sauce or ketchup, and a slice of lemon to squeeze over the fish if desired.

Enjoy your homemade Fish and Chips!