Classic Fish and Chips
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Description
Fish and chips is a traditional British dish consisting of fried fish and thinly sliced fried potatoes. The potatoes are called "French fries" in the U.S. and "chips" in the U.K. Many food historians think the first fish and chips shop was opened by Joseph Malin, a young Jewish immigrant, in London in the 1860s. His shop was so popular, it remained open until the 1970s.
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
- 1 ½ pounds cod fillets
Steps
- Gather all ingredients.
- Place sliced potatoes in a medium bowl and cover with cold water.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper together in a separate medium bowl.
- Add milk and egg; stir until batter is smooth. Let stand for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot or electric skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Drain and pat dry potatoes. Fry in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes; drain on paper towels.
- Dredge cod in batter, one piece at a time, and place in hot oil.
- Fry fish in batches until golden brown on all sides; drain on paper towels. Monitor oil temperature, increasing the heat as needed to maintain 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fry potatoes again in hot oil until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes; drain on paper towels.
- Serve and enjoy!
