Main dish

Fish and Chips

Name: Fish and Chips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese home cooking
Ingredients: Cod fillet 1piece; Potatoes 2

Beer-batter-style crisp cod with double-fried chips and lemon—pub classic at home.

Total 35 min Skillet Medium 1 servings

SkilletDeep pot or high-sided skillet Cooking for one

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Fish and chips can share one fryer—dry fish well and drain both on a rack.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

Cut potatoes into sticks; soak 15 minutes, drain, and pat dry. Pat cod dry; season with salt and pepper.
Fry chips at about 170°C 4 minutes; drain. Raise to 190°C and fry 2 minutes until crisp.
Dredge fish in flour, egg, then flour; fry at 170°C about 3 minutes per side until golden.
Drain fish and chips on a rack; sprinkle salt, serve with lemon juice and tartar sauce if desired.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

Fry in small batches so oil temperature does not crash.

Best eaten immediately.

Substitutions

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