Home Made Fish and Chips

Directions

• Sift the flour into a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• Add the egg and very slowly pour the cold beer into the flour mixture whilst whisking until a nice thick even batter forms.
• Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to rest.
• Heat the oil in a large saucepan or deep fryer until a piece of bread browns in about 15 seconds.
• Dip the pieces of fish into the beer batter and carefully slide into the oil (only do two at a time – give the fish a bit of space).
• Cook until nicely browned and golden (turn over if needed).  It should only take 3 – 4 minutes.
• Remove carefully from the oil and drain on a paper towels.
• To make the chips, peel the potatoes and chop into chunky chips.
• Place the chips evenly spread on a paper towel covered plate and microwave for approximately 7 minutes or until cooked through.
• When the oil is piping hot carefully cook the chips until golden -remove from the oil and drain.
• Recipe Hints and Tips:
• Homemade Fish and Chips is not suitable to freeze.
• Serve piping hot with Tartare Sauce and wedges of lemon.