Fish and Chips
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
430 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Fish and Chips
Description
French fries are prepared from russet potatoes cut about one centimeter thick, rinsed to remove excess starch, then dried. They undergo a two-step frying process: first at a lower temperature (200-250°F) to cook through and soften, followed by a second fry at a higher temperature (350-375°F) for crispiness and color. This technique ensures fries are tender inside with a crisp outer layer.
The beer-battered cod uses a mixture of flour, spices including Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, combined with light beer to create a batter. Cod fillets are dredged in flour then dipped in the batter before frying in hot oil until crispy and golden brown. The beer and seasonings provide a flavorful, airy crust while safeguarding the fish's moist flesh.
Fish and chips are best enjoyed freshly fried while hot and crisp. Usually served with salt and optionally tartar sauce or lemon wedges, this dish is often a hearty main course. The frying process and seasoning are key to great texture and taste in this traditional comfort food.
Ingredients
French Fries
- 1 ½ pounds russet potato
- vegetable oil for frying, about 1-2 quarts
- salt to taste
Beer Battered Cod
- 1 ½ pounds cod fresh
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour for batter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 6-8 ounces light beer
- ½ cup all-purpose flour for dredging
Instructions
French Fries
- Cut 1 ½ pounds russet potatoes into 1-centimeter thick fries. Place them in a colander and rinse them with cold water to remove some of the starch. Use paper towels to pat the fries dry.
- Add about 2 inches of vegetable oil to a large, deep pot or deep fryer, about 1-2 quart of oil. Don't fill it more than ½ of the way full!
- Heat the oil over medium-low to 200-250 degrees Fahrenheit. Add the dried fries to the oil and let them cook slowly for 12 minutes, maintaining the oil temperature between 200-250 degrees Fahrenheit. The potatoes should be soft and flexible.
- Use a slotted spoon or a metal spider to remove the fries from the oil and transfer them to a baking sheet. Raise the heat to medium and bring the temperature of the oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once the oil is up to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, fry the potatoes a second time, this time in small batches for 5-7 minutes each. Maintain the oil temperature between 350-375 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove them from the oil and sprinkle immediately with salt.
Beer Battered Cod
- Cut 1 ½ pounds fresh cod into 8 even pieces. Pat any excess moisture off of fish with a paper towel.
- In a medium bowl, combine ¾ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon old bay seasoning , and ¼ teaspoon paprika. Whisk in 6-8 ounces light beer until the batter reaches a consistency slightly thinner than pancake batter.
- Toss the fish in ½ cup all-purpose flour, then dip them in the beer batter, allowing the excess to drip off for a few seconds. Carefully add the battered fish to the oil, frying 2-3 pieces at a time so the oil can more easily maintain a temperature of 350-375 degrees Fahrenheit while they fry. Fry for 7 minutes, flipping the fish halfway through. Repeat until all the fish has been cooked.
- Serve the fish hot out of the fryer along with the warm fries. Serve with tartar sauce, lemon wedges and malt vinegar.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 684mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1472mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 136IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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