Things You'll Need:
- 2 Cod fillets
- 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup Guinness
- 2 tbsp. EVOO
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/3 tbsp. salt
- 2 tbsp. milk
- 1 large russet potato
- Vinegar or Tartar sauce
- 6 cups vegetable oil
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Step 1
Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in large skillet or a deep fryer. Allow oil to heat while you prepare chips.
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Step 2
Rinse and peel potato before cutting thickly. The chips should be thick like steak fries for a truly authentic dish.
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Step 3
Season potato with salt and pepper liberally. Season to your liking.
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Step 4
Place potatoes in skillet and cook 4-5 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Turn potatoes during cooking to ensure that they cook evenly.
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Step 5
Remove potatoes from oil and allow them to drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil. Place potatoes in baking dish and keep warm in the oven.
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Step 1
Combine 1 cup of flour, egg, milk, seasoning, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and Guiness in a large mixing bowl.
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Step 2
Whisk ingredients together until the mixture is creamy and without lumps. If needed, add more Guinness to to thin out the batter.
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Step 3
Place remaining flour and salt in a shallow dish. This mixture will be used to dredge the fish through, so the dish must be shallow.
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Step 4
Season cod fillets with salt and pepper.
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Step 5
Dip cod into shallow flour dish, making sure to fully coat each fillet.
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Step 6
Dredge cod through batter mixture and back through shallow flour dish. This gives that fluffy but crunchy flavor unique to fish and chips.
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Step 7
Fry fish in the same oil you used for the chips for 4-5 minutes or until crispy and brown.
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Step 8
Remove fish from oil and drain on paper towels.
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Step 9
Serve immediately with chips and tartar sauce or malt vinegar.
