Description
A classic dish of crispy battered fish served with golden fries, perfect for cozy dinners and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes (about 2½ pounds, scrubbed and peeled)
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- Vegetable oil (as needed, for frying)
- Kosher salt (as needed)
- 1½ pounds cod or other flaky white fish
- Freshly ground black pepper (as needed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white rice flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ cup vodka
- 1¼ cup chilled lager beer
- Sliced lemon (for garnish)
- Malt vinegar (as needed)
- Tartar sauce (as needed)
Instructions
- Prep the potatoes by cutting them into thick fries and soaking them in cold water for 30 minutes.
- Soak the dry potatoes in a bowl with white vinegar and salt for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to about 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the batter by whisking together flour, rice flour, baking powder, turmeric, and gradually adding vodka and lager beer.
- Fry the potatoes in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
- Cook the seasoned fish in the hot oil for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain the fish on paper towels and serve with fries, lemon slices, malt vinegar, and tartar sauce.
Notes
For an authentic experience, use malt vinegar and serve with tartar sauce. Feel free to experiment with different types of fish or substitute potatoes with sweet potatoes for a twist.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: fish and chips, crispy fish, comfort food, seafood, British cuisine