[homemade] Fish and Chips

by aminorman

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  2. # Fish

    * 140g self-rising flour
    * 1 teaspoon baking power
    * 250ml Beer
    * 60ml Vodka
    * About a lb of well thawed cod or other white fish

    1. Thaw and dry the fish completely
    2. Heat oil to 190C/375F
    3. Season fish with salt and pepper
    4. Mix Batter at the last second
    5. Batter fish and cook in small batches until golden

    # Chips

    * 1 lb equal sized potatoes, peeled and cut
    * 1/2 tsp baking soda or 1 tsp lye water
    * 4 quarts canola oil

    1. Add 4 liters of water to a large pot
    2. Add 1/2 tsp baking soda or 1 tsp lye water to the water
    3. Bring the water to a hard boil
    4. Add potatoes and return to a soft boil and reduce heat
    5. Start timer for 5-7 minutes when boil returns depending on chip size
    6. Gently transfer to ice water bath
    7. Preheat deep fryer oil to 170C/340F
    8. Dry chips on a rack while oil heats
    9. Fry in small batches for 3 minutes and rack
    10. (I usually freeze them at this point for later use)
    11. Preheat deep fryer to 190C/375FFry in small batches until golden
    12. Drain well and salt to taste

  3. TwirlingBikinieGal on

    Your fish and chips recipe sounds amazing! The secret ingredient of vodka in the batter is intriguing, I bet it adds a unique touch. Can’t wait to give this a try for a crispy, golden meal!

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