Classic Fish And Chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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 1/2 pounds cod fillets

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• place potatoes in a medium-size bowl of cold water. in a separate medium-size mixing bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. stir in the milk and egg; stir until the mixture is smooth. let mixture stand for 20 minutes.
• preheat the oil in a large pot or electric skillet to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• fry the potatoes in the hot oil until they are tender. drain them on paper towels.
• dredge the fish in the batter, one piece at a time, and place them in the hot oil. fry until the fish is golden brown. if necessary, increase the heat to maintain the 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) temperature. drain well on paper towels.
• fry the potatoes again for 1 to 2 minutes for added crispness.