Classic Fish and Chips

Crispy beer-battered fish with perfectly golden chips and mushy peas. This recipe achieves proper pub-style texture through correct oil temperature and batter technique.

30mTime
MediumDifficulty
4 pplServings
BritishCuisine
Classic Fish and Chips

Ingredients

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  • 800 g Cod Fillets
  • 1 kg Russet Potatoes
  • 250 g Plain Flour
  • 330 ml Cold Beer
  • 2 L Vegetable Oil For Frying
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Malt Vinegar
  • 1 cup Gelatinous Mushy Peas

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Tags

Comfort FoodFriedFishChipsMainPub FoodAmericanBeer Batter

Instructions

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Cut potatoes into thick chips. Soak in cold water for 20 minutes, then drain and pat very dry.

Heat oil to 140°C (280°F). the chips for 6-8 minutes until soft but not browned. Remove and drain. Increase oil temp to 180°C (350°F).

Whisk 200g flour, baking_powder, and cold_beer in a bowl until smooth. Season with salt. Place remaining 50g flour on a plate.

Season fish fillets with salt. Dredge in plain flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beer batter to coat completely.

Carefully lower battered fish into the 180°C oil. Fry for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on wire rack.

Return the chips to the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain and salt immediately. Serve with fish, mushy_peas, and malt_vinegar.