CLASSIC FISH AND CHIPS

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Good tasting, simple recipe for New England's favorite dish fish and chips. Serve with malt vinegar, lemon, or tartar sauce." I got this from a magazine.

Provided by Sweet Southern Bell

Categories Meat

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into strips
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup milk
1 egg
1 quart vegetable oil (for frying)
1 1/2 lbs cod fish fillets

Steps:

1. 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.
2. Preheat the oil in a large pot or electric skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. Fry the potatoes in the hot oil until they are tender. Drain them on paper towels.
4. 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.
5. Fry the potatoes again for 1 to 2 minutes for added crispness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2524.2, Fat 223.3, SaturatedFat 30.4, Cholesterol 134.7, Sodium 834.6, Carbohydrate 91.9, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 44.7