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Fish and Chips with Homemade Tartar Sauce
Recipe courtesy James King, Frying Scotsman
- Total Time:
- 50 min
- Prep:
- 35 min |
- Inactive Prep:
- -- |
- Cook:
- 15 min
- Level:
- Easy
- Yield:
- 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup gherkins
- 2 teaspoons capers
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 3/4 cup prepared mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Canola oil, for deep fryer
- 2 cups flour, plus more for dredging
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Turmeric
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 teaspoons vinegar
- 2 cups water
- 2 pounds fresh cod
- 2 pounds large potatoes
Directions
Dice the gherkins into small squares, then finely chop the capers; add the parsley and mix together in a bowl. Add the mayonnaise and lemon juice and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill.
Heat the oil in a deep fat fryer to 350 degrees F. Mix the flour, baking powder, desired amount of turmeric, salt and pepper and vinegar in a bowl. Slowly add the water, whisking until the batter is smooth and the proper consistency.
Put flour in a pie plate or shallow bowl. Dredge the fish in the flour, then dip into the batter. Add the fish to the oil and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Peel the potatoes then cut into large potato strips. Fry the French fries at 350 degrees F until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve fish and chips hot with tartar sauce and any other condiments you like, such as hot pepper sauce, ketchup or the like.
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