Fish and chips is one of the most famous dishes of English cuisine. Crispy battered fish and golden French fries make for a simple, delicious, and very homely meal.
🧺 Ingredients (serves 2–3)
For the fish:
White fish fillet (cod, hake, pollock) — 500 g
Wheat flour — 120 g
Cornstarch — 2 tbsp
Baking powder — ½ tsp
Cold sparkling water or light beer — 200 ml
Salt and black pepper — to taste
For the French fries:
Potatoes — 600–800 g
Vegetable oil — for frying
Salt — to taste
👨🍳 Preparation
1️⃣ French Fries
Peel the potatoes and cut into strips.
Soak in cold water for 20-30 minutes (for crispiness).
Dry with a paper towel.
Fry in hot oil until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
2️⃣ Fish Batter
In a bowl, combine the flour, starch, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
Gradually pour in the cold sparkling water or beer.
Stir until the consistency of thick sour cream.
3️⃣ Fish
Cut the fillets into large pieces.
Dip each piece in the batter.
Deep-fry or fry in a deep frying pan until golden brown (4–5 minutes).
Drain on paper towels.
🍽 Serving
Serve hot with French fries.
Classic accompaniments:
lemon wedges
tartar sauce
green peas or salad.
💡 Helpful Tips
The batter should be very cold—this will ensure the fish is especially crispy.
Don't turn the fish too often.
If you don't have a deep fryer, a deep frying pan will do.