Description
Fish and chips is a classic British dish that combines flaky, battered fish with golden, crispy chips for a delightful culinary experience. This recipe is simple to follow, perfect for beginners and guaranteed to impress friends and family alike. The secret lies in the light batter and perfectly fried potatoes, creating an irresistible crunch with every bite. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish promises to deliver mouthwatering flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh cod fillets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup cold sparkling water
- 2 large russet potatoes
- Vegetable oil for frying (enough to fill your pot)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and cut potatoes into thick strips. Soak in water for 30 minutes.
- Heat the Oil: In a deep pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the Batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix in cold sparkling water until smooth.
- Fry the Chips: Add soaked potato strips to hot oil in batches; fry until golden brown (5-7 minutes per batch). Drain on paper towels.
- Cook the Fish: Dip each fish fillet in batter then carefully place it in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown (4-5 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Serve Hot: Enjoy immediately with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg