California Fish And Chips Recipes

FISH AND CHIPS

Steps:

• Heat 3 inches of the oil in a deep fryer to 325 degrees F. Alternatively, use a deep heavy skillet.
• Peel the potatoes and cut them into chips (that is, fries) about the size of your index finger. Put the potatoes in a fryer basket and lower into the oil. Fry the chips for 2 to 3 minutes; they should not be crisp or fully cooked at this point. Remove the chips to a paper towel-lined platter to drain.
• Crank the oil temperature up to 375 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Combine soda water and egg and pour into the flour mixture. Whisk to a smooth batter. Spread the rice flour on a plate. Dredge the fish pieces in the rice flour and then dip them into the batter, letting the excess drip off.
• Put the chips in the bottom of the fryer basket and carefully submerge in the hot oil. Carefully lower the battered fish into the bubbling oil on top of the chips. Fry the fish and chips for 4 to 5 minutes until crispy and brown. Remove the basket and drain the fish and chips on paper towels; season lightly with salt. Serve wrapped in a newspaper cone with malt vinegar and/or tartar sauce.

LIGHTER FISH AND CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F, with racks in the upper and lower thirds of oven. Cut the potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Rinse well in a large bowl of cold water, and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Transfer to a large baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; toss well. Arrange strips in an even layer on the sheet. Bake on the lower rack until golden and crisp, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the fish fillets in a large bowl. Add the buttermilk, and gently turn the fish to coat. In another shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, paprika, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add the fillets to the cornmeal one at a time, turning to completely coat. Transfer to a plate while repeating with the remaining fillets.
• Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil; swirl to coat. Add the fillets, being careful not to overcrowd them. Cook until nicely crusted, about 1 minute; turn over with a spatula. Place the skillet in the top third of the oven, and cook until the fish is still firm but beginning to flake when pressed in the center, about 8 minutes. To serve, divide fish and potatoes among plates; offer lemon wedges and malt vinegar on the side.
• (Per serving)
• Calories: 366
• Fat: 11g
• Cholesterol: 72mg
• Carbohydrate: 30g
• Sodium: 506mg
• Protein: 36g
• Fiber: 2g

CLASSIC FISH AND CHIPS

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a medium-size bowl of cold water. In a separate medium-size mixing bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the milk and egg; stir until the mixture is smooth. Let mixture stand for 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oil in a large pot or electric skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Fry the potatoes in the hot oil until they are tender. Drain them on paper towels.
• Dredge the fish in the batter, one piece at a time, and place them in the hot oil. Fry until the fish is golden brown. If necessary, increase the heat to maintain the 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) temperature. Drain well on paper towels.
• Fry the potatoes again for 1 to 2 minutes for added crispness.

CLASSIC FISH AND CHIPS

Steps:

• Pour enough oil into heavy large skillet to reach depth of 1/2 inch. Heat oil over high heat until thermometer registers 360°F.
• Meanwhile, whisk flour and 1/2 cup water in medium bowl until smooth batter forms. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Add fish to batter and stir to coat. Add potato to skillet; fry until golden brown and crisp, stirring often, about 7 minutes. Using tongs, transfer potato to paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Add fish to skillet; fry until coating is golden and crisp and fish is just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer fish to paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve with vinegar.

CLASSIC FISH AND CHIPS

Steps:

• Cut potatoes lengthwise into ½-inch strips.
• Heat oil (2 to 3 inches or enough to cover) in deep fryer or Dutch oven to 375 degrees.
• Fill basket one-fourth full with potatoes. (I don't have a basket - I use a Fry Daddy and it works fine. Just be sure and put the chips in one at a time so they don't stick to each
• other.) Skip the next step if you're not using a basket.
• Slowly lower basket into hot oil. (If oil bubbles excessively, raise and lower basket several times.) Use a long-handled fork to keep potatoes separated.
• Fry potatoes 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
• Place potatoes in single layer on cookie sheet and keep warm.
• Repeat with remaining potatoes.
• Cut fish filets into 2 x 1/-1/2-inch pieces. Pat dry with paper towels.
• Mix flour and salt.
• Mix baking soda and vinegar.
• Stir vinegar mixture and water into flour mixture; beat until smooth.
• Dip fish into batter, allowing excess batter to drip into bowl.
• Fry 4 or 5 fish pieces at a time (do not use basket) about 3 minutes, turning fish once, until brown. Drain on paper towels.
• Set oven control to broil. Broil potatoes 6 inches from heat 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp.

FISH AND CHIPS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Add the potatoes to a bowl of cold water to remove excess starch and prevent discoloration.
• Pour oil to a depth of 6 inches (15 cm) in a large heavy pot. Heat over medium-high heat until oil reaches 325˚F (160˚C).
• Drain the potatoes and blot dry thoroughly with paper towels.
• Working in batches, fry the potatoes in the hot oil for about 5 minutes, or until pale golden. With a slotted spoon or spider, transfer to a wire rack to drain. Season with salt.
• Increase the heat to high. When the oil temperature reaches 375˚F (190˚C), return the fries to the pot and fry until golden brown. Transfer to the rack to drain again and season with more salt.
• Reduce the heat to medium-high to let the oil temperature reduce to 350˚F (180˚C).
• Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel. Season all over with salt and pepper.
• Add 1 cup (125 G) of flour to a plate. Dredge the cod in the flour, shaking off any excess.
• In a large bowl, whisk to combine the remaining 1½ cups (185 G) of flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the beer, whisking until smooth.
• Dip the dredged cod in the batter, turning to coat completely.
• Fry the cod in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to drain for 3 minutes. Season with salt.
• Garnish the fish and chips with parsley and serve with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, ketchup, and malt vinegar.
• Enjoy!

FISH AND CHIPS

Steps:

• Combine all batter ingredients in a mixing bowl.
• Cut the fillets into desired sized pieces.
• Dust fillets with flour.
• Dip the fillets in the batter.
• Fry fillets in deep fryer at 375 degrees with at least 2 inches of vegetable oil until golden brown. Don't crowd the fillets while frying.
• Drain fillets on paper towels or brown paper bags from the grocery store.
• Serve with french fries, tarter sauce, cocktail sauce, malt vinegar and cole slaw or cucumber salad (see Zaar recipe 211355).