Classic Fish and Chips

Ingredients: (Conversion Chart)

• vegetable oil, for deep frying
• 4 large russet potatoes
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 (12 ounce) can soda water
• ½ cup rice flour
• 2 (8 ounce) cod fish fillets or haddock fillets, sliced half on an angle
• tartar sauce, for serving

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a deep fryer.
2. Peel potatoes and cut into chips. Fry potatoes in the oil, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove chips with a strainer and drain on paper towels. Return chips to the fryer, frying another 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove chips and drain.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and egg. Pour in soda water and whisk until batter is smooth.
4. Spread rice flour on a plate. Dredge fish pieces in rice flour then dip into the batter.
5. Put fish into the fryer, frying for 4 to 5 minutes until brown and crispy. Remove fish and drain.
6. Season fish and chips with salt and pepper to taste. Place on a plate together with tartar sauce and serve.

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