Golden Fish with Chips (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Fish
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1 lb white fish chunks (cod or haddock), sliced into strips
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Pepper and salt as needed
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1 cup plain flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp paprika
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1 cup chilled fizzy water (or soda water)
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Veggie oil for deep frying
→ For the Chips
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4 medium spuds, skin removed and cut into chunky fries
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Salt for sprinkling
→ For Serving
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Malt vinegar or tartar sauce
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Chopped fresh parsley (optional topping)
# Instructions:
01 -
Wash your cut spuds in cold water to get rid of extra starch. Make sure you dry them completely with some kitchen paper.
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Warm your oil in a deep pot to 325°F (165°C). Cook your potato chunks in small groups for about 4-5 minutes till they're soft but not brown yet. Take them out and let them rest on paper towels. Then turn up your oil to 375°F (190°C) for the next step.
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Grab a bowl and stir together your flour, baking powder, paprika, salt, and the cold fizzy water until you've got a smooth mix.
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Add some salt and pepper to your fish pieces, then dunk them in the batter, letting any extra drip away. Gently drop them into the hot oil and cook for 4-5 minutes, until they're golden and crunchy. Pull them out and place on paper towels.
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Toss your half-cooked fries back in the hot oil and fry them again for another 2-3 minutes until they're golden and crunchy. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
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Arrange your crunchy fish and chips on plates, sprinkle with parsley if you want, and put some tartar sauce or malt vinegar on the side.
# Notes:
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You can swap half the flour with cornstarch if you want a less heavy coating.
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The fizzy water makes your batter turn out fluffier and crunchier.