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Crispy Fish and Chips with Tartar Sauce

Course Main Course
Cuisine: British
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients:

Fish:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 2 cups club soda or beer
  • 8 cod or halibut pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp sweet smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Tartar Sauce:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles
  • 2 tbsp pickle brine
  • 2 tbsp chopped dill
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Whisk together the dry ingredients for the batter.

  2. Make a well in the center, and gradually whisk in the soda until smooth.

  3. Rest the batter for at least 30 minutes.

  4. Mix together the sauce ingredients and chill until ready to serve.

  5. Cut the fries into uniform pieces, and soak in cold water for at least 30 minutes.

  6. Dry the fries with paper towel. Heat oil in a frying vessel to 350°F.

  7. Season the fish with salt.

  8. Fry the fries at 330°F for about 5 minutes until almost cooked through.

  9. Place the fries on a wire rack.

  10. Mix together the flour and seasoning, and lightly coat the fish in the seasoned flour.

  11. Dust off the excess flour, and coat in the batter.

  12. Allow the excess batter to drain off, and fry at 350°F for 4-7 minutes until golden brown.

  13. Season with salt, and place on a wire rack to cool. Heat oil to 400°F.

  14. Fry the fries at 380°F for 3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

  15. Season the fries with salt and cool on a wire rack.

  16. Serve the fish and chips with a generous amount of tartar sauce.

  17. Enjoy!