British Fish and Chips
A classic British dish of battered and fried fish, served with crispy chips and a side of tangy mushy peas.
Ingredients
- β1 pound juicy codpreferably fresh
- β2 pounds chipspreferably thick-cut
- β1 cup all-purpose flourfor dusting
- β1/2 cup milkfor batter
- β2 large beaten eggsfor batter
- β1/2 cup vegetable oilfor frying
- β1/2 teaspoon saltfor seasoning
- β1/4 teaspoon pepperfor seasoning
Instructions
- 1
1. Cut the chips into 1-inch thick slices and soak in cold water for 30 minutes.
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2. Drain the chips and pat dry with paper towels.
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3. Cut the cod into 1-inch thick fillets.
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4. In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, milk, and eggs to make a batter.
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5. Dip the cod fillets into the batter, making sure they are fully coated.
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6. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 350Β°F.
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7. Fry the chips in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
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8. Fry the battered cod in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
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9. Drain the chips and cod on paper towels.
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10. Serve the fish and chips hot with a side of mushy peas.