Fish and Chips

Ingredientes10

• cod fillets600 g
• floury potatoes800 g
• plain flour150 g
• cornflour50 g
• baking powder1 tsp
• cold lager200 ml
• vegetable oil1 L
• salt1 tsp
• malt vinegar2 tbsp
• lemon wedges4

Preparación

1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick chips. Rinse, then pat dry.
2. Heat the oil to 160 °C and fry the chips until just tender but not browned. Drain and set aside.
3. Mix the flour, cornflour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir in the cold lager to make a thick batter.
4. Pat the fish dry, dust lightly with flour, and coat in the batter.
5. Raise the oil to 180 °C and fry the fish until golden and cooked through, about 4–6 minutes. Drain.
6. Return the chips to the hot oil and fry until crisp and golden. Drain and salt.
7. Serve the fish and chips immediately with malt vinegar and lemon wedges.