English Fish And Chips
Fish and chips is a classic dish from Western European cuisine that consists of battered and fried fish served with crispy, golden-brown chips. This recipe will guide you through creating this iconic dish at home.
Ingredients
- 4 fillets of white fish (such as cod or haddock)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup cold water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into thick chips
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the cold water to form a smooth batter.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep pan over medium-high heat.
- Dip each fish fillet into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off, then carefully lower it into the hot oil. Fry for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same oil, fry the potato chips in batches until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
- Serve the fish and chips hot, with tartar sauce, malt vinegar, or lemon wedges on the side.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 600
- Protein
- 30g
- Carbohydrates
- 60g
- Fat
- 25g
Supplies
Large, deep pan Whisk Slotted spoon Paper towels
Tools
Frying thermometer
Serving suggestions
Serve with mushy peas or a side of coleslaw for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra crispy chips, you can double fry them by frying once at a lower temperature, then again at a higher temperature before serving.
Cost
$15