A British classic recipe for fish and chips. This one is made super easy and crispy with soda water which results in super crunchy fish and chips.
Fish and Chips
This is one recipe which i wanted to try for quite a long time. Somehow it didn't happen, but few days back I got a chance to get my hands on some boneless fish pieces and guess what immediately i got into action and here i deliver you the recipe. I used frozen french fries in this because i had a packet of them lying, but you can make your own french fries, see this recipe or you can simply serve it with potato chips. I served with with some spicy mayo, but you can easily whip this gherkin mayo instead.
About Fish and Chips
Many fish species are caught and consumed as food by humans in almost every region of the world. Throughout human history, fish has been an important source of protein and other nutrients. A spicy fish fry is a meal that consists of battered or breaded fried fish. French fries, coleslaw, hushpuppies, lemon slices, tartar sauce, hot sauce, malt vinegar, and dessert are usually included. Some Native American recipes call for coating the fish with semolina and egg yolk.
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Actually this is pretty easy recipe to try, when i searched on google, i found every recipe uses beer for their fish and chips. Some recipe calls for milk. But i decided to use soda water which made the batter really light and crunchy.
Ingredients for Spicy Fish and Chips
Mayonnaise :
Mayonnaise is an emulsion of oil, egg yolk, and either vinegar or lemon juice as an acid. There are numerous variations that include additional flavourings. The colour ranges from near-white to pale yellow, with a texture that ranges from light cream to thick gel.
Chilli Powder :
Chili powder is a spice blend, and recipes differ from cook to cook and company to company. Chili powders typically contain cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin, oregano, and garlic. It enhances the flavour and heat of recipes.
Gherkins:
A pickled cucumber (also known as a gherkin in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand) is a cucumber that has been pickled in a brine, vinegar, or other solution and left to ferment for a period of time, either by immersing the cucumbers in an acidic solution or through lacto-fermentation.
Soda Water:
Main and key ingredient for making crispy fish.
How to Make Crispy Fish and Chips
- Start by frying the chips in hot oil till golden, drain onto some paper towel and sprinkle with salt. Set aside.
- Take flour, salt, pepper, chilli powder in a bowl and add in cold soda water slowly and mix well. Batter done.
- Take some flour in a bowl and coat the fish in the flour. Now dip it in the batter and fry it in oil. Fry till golden.
- Drain onto some paper towel. Serve with fries, mayo and gherkins.
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Fish and Chips Recipe | How to Make Crispy Fish and Chips
Ingredients
- Fish - 250 grams Boneless White fleshed fish, cut into pieces as you like
- French Fries I used frozen
- Salt to taste
- Oil for Deep Frying
- Mayonnaise as needed for serving
- Gherkins for serving
- For Batter:
- All Purpose Flour / Maida - 1 cup + extra
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
- Icy Cold Soda Water as needed
Instructions
- Start by frying the chips in hot oil till golden, drain onto some paper towel and sprinkle with salt. Set aside.
- Take flour, salt, pepper, chilli powder in a bowl and add in cold soda water slowly and mix well. Batter done.
- Take some flour in a bowl and coat the fish in the flour. Now dip it in the batter and fry it in oil. Fry till golden.
- Drain onto some paper towel. Serve with fries, mayo and gherkins
Fish and Chips Step by Step
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| Take ingredients for batter |
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| Start by frying the chips, i used frozen french fries |
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| fry till crispy |
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| drain them, sprinkle little salt over it |
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| toss well and set aside |
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| now lets make the batter, take flour in a bowl |
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| add in salt and pepper |
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| add in some chilli powder.. |
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| take your soda water |
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| pour it in |
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| look at those fizzyness..this will make the batter crispy and light |
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| use a whisk to whip |
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| mix gently |
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| batter done |
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| Use cold soda water to make the batter |
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| now take flour in a bowl |
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| take fish pieces and coat them |
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| coat it well |
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| Now dip it in the batter |
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| coat it well |
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| drop it in oil |
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| fry till golden |
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| it will get really crispy |
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| drain onto some paper towel |
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| serve with chip, mayo and gherkins.. |
Anonymous
If u don mind can u pls tell de variety of fish tat u used?
Aarthi
@Anonymousi used tilapia
plasterer bristol
This sounds really delicious and something new to try. love fish and chips, Thank you for sharing this.
Simon
Anonymous
Tried your recipe. The fish was super crispy and yummy. I used Mahi-mahi. Thanks for sharing.