Beer Battered Fish and Chips

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Ingredients

  • Fish

  • Cod, 4-6 pieces

  • 1/2 cup flour

  • Salt and pepper for seasoning

  • Batter

  • 1 cup flour

  • 1-1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • 1 tbsp water

  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1/4 cup beer

  • Fries

  • 1 russet potatoe per person

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Directions

  • Prep Fries
  • Peel and slice potatoes into fries. Soak in cold water for an hour to remove starch.
  • Prior to cooking the fries, pat the fries with paper towel to remove as much water as possible. The drier they are, the crispier they’ll turn out.
  • Prep Fish
  • Mix flour salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.
  • Coat fish pieces with flour mixture.
  • Prior to cooking fish, shake off any excess flour.
  • Prep Batter
  • Combine all ingredients EXCEPT beer. Wisk just enough to wet the flour… lumps are good. The mixture will be thick. That’s ok. Set aside for now.
  • Cook
  • Fill a cast iron pan with oil (about 1/3). Heat to 350F.
  • Place the fries into the oil. Cook for about 8 minutes.
  • Remove them and set aside. You’ll be re-frying them after the fish to get them hot again.
  • Ensure oil is at 350F.
  • Add the beer to the batter. Wisk together. The consistancy should be close to yogurt. Add more liquid or flour as needed.
  • Dip the fish in the batter.
  • Add the fish to the oil and cook for 8 minutes.
  • Remove fish and set on paper towel to soak up extra oil.
  • The “extra” bits of batter left in the pan taste great! Enjoy them now!
  • Add the fries back into the oil and warm for about 2 minutes. Remove and let drain on paper towel. Season with seasoning salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot with lemon juice, vinegar, or tarter sauce.