How to Make Gluten Free Fish and Chips!

When I first became a celiac, I didn't think I could eat anything! Then when I started eating all the gluten free items I could buy, I realized that the foods I crave were still missing! Sometimes you just want some good old fashioned comfort food, which is next to impossible when you are a celiac. Well, I've made it my mission to find ways to make comfort foods, gluten free! Try this spin on Fish and Chips!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4-6 boneless, skinless pieces of white fish. Haddock, Cod or Tilapia all work well, but I think Haddock is the best!
• 1 pkg Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Pancake Mix
• 1 egg
• 1 Redbridge Beer (gluten free)
• 6-8 Yukon Gold potatoes
• 2 skillets
• cooking oil, (canola, corn, vegetable or olive will work)
• brown paper or newspaper for draining

1. 
    

   Examine the fish to make sure no tiny bones have been overlooked. Set on a plate. Next, in a medium sized mixing bowl mix about 1 cup of Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Pancake Mix with the egg and about 1/3 cup of the beer. Whisk well. Batter should look similar to a pancake batter, not too thick, but not too thin either.

2. 
    

   Chop up your potatoes for fries, I like them thick with this recipe, but you can do whatever, sweet potato fries work well too! Heat up the oil in both pans.

3. Add Potato wedges to heated skillet. The best way to cook french fries is to cook them halfway, drain them in some newspaper or paper towels, and then put them back into the oil for a second round of cooking. It makes them extra crispy! Once you have the fries in for the second time, time to cook the fish!

4. Dip the fish pieces into the batter so they are completely drenched in the mixture. Place in pan when olive oil is hot and fish should start cooking immediately. About 2-3 minutes on each side should be plenty dependent upon the thickness of the fish filets.

5. 
    

   Take the fries and the fish out to drain on newspaper or brown paper.
   And its ready to serve! Serve with lemon slices, mayo or whatever you choose.
   
   Since you didn't use the whole beer, it goes great with dinner!

Tips & Warnings

• The real trick is to make sure the batter is neither too thick or too thin
• Other gluten free beers will work too
• Works great for fried fish sandwiches
• Works great for chicken too, fried battered chicken can be a great kid's meal
• If you fry the potatoes twice, be careful not to cook them all the way through the first time around, and watch closely the second time in as they will cook quickly.
• Sweet potato fries cook quicker than regular potatoes so watch carefully!

Resources

• FOR MORE GLUTEN FREE INFO CLICK HERE!

[debradoherty]

on 8/17/2009 I hope you don't mind but I reposted this recipe on my blog http://wheat-less.blogspot.com/
Thank you, I can't wait to try this!

[e-Rambler]

on 11/20/2008 This sounds insanely good! I will try your recipe for making both; chicken and fish (combo plate, that will be). 5*