lautnusantara.com - Fish and chips is a popular British dish that consists of battered and deep-fried fish fillets served with crispy French fries. The fish is typically a white, flaky fish such as cod or haddock, while the chips are made from thickly sliced potatoes that are fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside.
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Here's a simple recipe to make it at home:
Ingredients:
- 4 fillets of white fish (such as cod or haddock)
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 cup of cold beer or you can sub wit soda water
- 1 egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into thick fries
- Salt to taste
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Instructions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the beer and egg until well combined.
- Gradually pour the beer mixture into the flour mixture, whisking constantly, until a smooth batter forms. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot over medium-high heat to 375°F.
- While the oil is heating, pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- Dip each fillet in the batter to coat, then carefully place it in the hot oil. Fry for 4-6 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the fish from the oil using a slotted spoon or tongs and place it on a wire rack or paper towel to drain excess oil.
- In the same oil, fry the potatoes in batches until golden and crispy, about 6-8 minutes per batch. Drain on a wire rack or paper towel and sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Serve the fish and chips together with tartar sauce, malt vinegar, or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
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