Name: British Fish and Chips with Tartar Sauce
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1.5 kg cod or haddock; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup cornstarch; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 cup cold beer; Vegetable oil for frying; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp chopped pickles; 1 tbsp chopped onions; 1 tsp lemon juice

British Fish and Chips with Tartar Sauce

Crispy battered fish served with thick-cut fries and a tangy tartar sauce.

50 minutes4 servings

Method

1. Cut the fish into 2-inch pieces and pat dry.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking powder.
3. Gradually add cold beer to the dry ingredients, stirring until a thick batter forms.
4. Dip the fish pieces into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
5. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 175°C (350°F).
6. Fry the battered fish for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
7. While the fish fries, prepare the fries by cutting potatoes into thick strips and frying them in the same oil until golden.
8. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, pickles, onions, and lemon juice for the tartar sauce.
9. Serve the fish and chips with a side of tartar sauce.
Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.