Description
Fish and chips are a timeless British classic that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. This recipe features tender, flaky white fish encased in a light, crispy batter, paired with perfectly golden chips. Serve it with zesty tartar sauce for a flavorful experience that takes you back to sunny days at festivals. Whether you’re cooking for friends or family, this dish is bound to delight everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup cold sparkling water
- 1 lb fresh white fish fillets (cod or haddock)
- 2 large starchy potatoes (like Maris Piper), peeled and cut into thick chips
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Tartar sauce for serving
Instructions
- Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes to achieve crispiness.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually whisk in cold sparkling water until smooth.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350?F (175?C).
- Fry soaked chips in batches until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Dip fish fillets into the batter and fry until golden brown (4-6 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with tartar sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg