Classic Fish and Chips

Tags: #british #fish #fried #comfort-food #beer-batter Serving: 4 portions Total time: 1 hour

Crispy beer-battered fish with golden chips, the ultimate British comfort food.

Ingredients

• 800g white fish fillets (cod or haddock)
• 1kg russet potatoes
• 250g all-purpose flour
• 330ml cold beer
• 5g baking powder
• Oil for deep frying
• Mushy peas for serving
• Malt vinegar for serving
• Lemon wedges for serving
• Salt to taste

Steps

1. Cut potatoes into thick chips and soak in cold water 30 minutes
2. Pat fish fillets dry and season with salt
3. Make batter by whisking flour, baking powder, and cold beer until smooth
4. Heat oil to 160°C and fry chips in batches until pale
5. Remove chips and increase oil temperature to 180°C
6. Dip fish fillets in batter, letting excess drip off
7. Fry fish 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy
8. Return chips to oil for final fry until golden and crispy
9. Drain on paper towels and season with salt immediately
10. Serve hot with mushy peas, malt vinegar, and lemon wedges

Notes

Double-frying the chips creates the perfect crispy exterior and fluffy interior. Keep oil temperature consistent.