Best Fish And Chips With Chinese Black Vinegar Aioli Recipes

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.

BLACK SQUID INK TEMPURA FISH AND CHIPS

Steps:

• For the tempura batter: Mix together the all-purpose flour cornstarch rice flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Mix in the squid ink and add soda water to the desired consistency.
• For the tartar sauce: Mix together the mayonnaise, cornichons, chives, dill, tarragon and lemon juice in a bowl.
• For the fish and chips: Heat the peanut oil in a fryer or large heavy-bottomed saucepan to 325 degrees F.
• Fry the black radish slices, turning them with a slotted spoon, until crisp, about 4 minutes. Remove to a paper towel and season with salt.
• Bring the peanut oil up to 350 degrees F.
• In batches, dip the cod into the tempura batter. Add to the hot oil and fry, flipping occasionally with a slotted spoon, until the fish is cooked through and the batter is crisp, about 6 minutes. Remove, drain on a towel and season with salt.
• Serve with the tartar sauce and black radish chips on a large platter. Garnish the platter with chopped chives and fresh dill.

CHINESE BLACK RICE VINEGAR AND GINGER

Steps:

• Julienne the ginger and place in a small dipping bowl filled with Chinese black vinegar. Best if left for an hour for the flavors to infuse.