Traditional Fish and Chips (With Any Whitefish)!
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 cup self rising flour
- 2⁄3 cup water
- 1 1⁄2 lbs baking potatoes
- oil, for frying
- 1 1⁄2 lbs cod fish fillets, cut into 4 pieces
- salt and pepper, as needed
- lemon wedge, as needed
directions
- Stir flower and salt together in bowl, then make a well in the center. Gradually whisk in the water to make a smooth batter. Set aside for 30 minutes.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the potatoes into strips about a 1/2 inch wide and 2 inches long. Unless you prefer it, there is no need to peel. Put the potatoes in a colander and rince them well with cold water. Drain and dry well.
- Heat the oil in a deep fat fryer or large heavy pan to 300°F Using a wire basket or slotted spoon (metal), lower the the potatoes into the hot oil and cook for 5-6 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally or separating them with the spoon until chips are soft but not browned. Remove the chips from the oil and drain them thoroughly on paper towels.
- Increase the heat of the oil to 375°F Season the pieces of fish with salt and pepper. Stir the batter, then dip the fish into it one piece at a time, allowing the excess batter to drain off.
- Working in two batches if necessary, lower the fish into the hot oil and fry for 6-8 minutes until crisp and brown. Drain the fish on paper towels and keep warm.
- Make sure the oil is back up to 375, then add a batch of the chips, cooking for 2-3 minutes, until brown and crisp. Keep hot while cooking the other batches. Sprinkle with salt and serve with the fish, accompanied by lemon wedges.
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