Fish and Chips
Simple fish and chips made with cod fillets and twice-fried fries. Tastes great as-is or with malt vinegar, lemon, or tartar sauce.
Ingredients
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4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into strips
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 cup milk
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1 egg
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1 quart vegetable oil for frying
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1 ½ pounds cod fillets
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Place sliced potatoes in a medium bowl and cover with cold water.
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Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper together in a separate medium bowl.
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Add milk and egg; stir until batter is smooth. Let stand for 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot or electric skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Drain and pat dry potatoes. Fry in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes; drain on paper towels.
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Dredge cod in batter, one piece at a time, and place in hot oil.
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Fry fish in batches until golden brown on all sides; drain on paper towels. Monitor oil temperature, increasing the heat as needed to maintain 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Fry potatoes again in hot oil until crisp, 1 to 2 minutes; drain on paper towels.
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Serve and enjoy!
