British 30 min
Fish and Chips
seafoodcomfort-foodhigh-proteindairy-free
Ingredientsfor 2
580
Cal
38g
Protein
60g
Carbs
20g
Fat
- 11.5 lbs thick cod or haddock fillets, skin removed
- 21.5 lbs Maris Piper or russet potatoes, cut into thick fries
- 31 cup all-purpose flour
- 41 teaspoon baking powder
- 51 teaspoon salt
- 61 cup cold beer (lager)
- 7Neutral oil for deep frying
- 8Malt vinegar, tartar sauce, mushy peas for serving
Instructions
- 1
Par-cook chips: heat oil to 325°F. Fry potato chips for 4–5 minutes until cooked through but not colored. Remove and drain. Increase oil temperature to 375°F.
- 2
Make batter: whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add cold beer and whisk until smooth. The batter should be thick enough to coat without dripping off immediately. Pat fish completely dry, dust lightly in flour, then dip in batter.
- 3
Fry battered fish for 5–7 minutes, turning once, until deep golden and crispy. Drain. Fry chips again at 375°F for 3–4 minutes until golden and crispy. Season chips immediately with salt. Serve together with malt vinegar, tartar sauce, and mushy peas.