$4 Fish and Chips | But Cheaper

We’re putting an end to overpriced fish and chips—because this isn’t your average mega chippy

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Prep:
20 minutes - overnight
Cook:
30-45 minutes
Serves:
6
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$4 Fish and Chips | But Cheaper
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Ingredients

Serrano Tartar Sauce:

  • 2 serranos, charred and peeled
  • Juice and zest of 1 small lemon, plus zest only of 1 lemon, divided 
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled 
  • 1 Tbsp (15g) of water
  • Vegetable oil to emulsify 
  • 1 cup (230g) mayonnaise 
  • 1 shallot, finely diced
  • 1 dill pickle, finely chopped, optional
  • 1 tsp (14g) mustard

The Chips:

  • 4 russet potatoes
  • 2 quarts (1.9L) of vegetable oil, for frying 
  • 2 Tbsp (36g) kosher salt to taste 
  • 1.5 tsp (under 1g) fresh ground black pepper

The Fish:

  • 2 lbs (907g) cod, 2 - 3” pieces
  • 1 tsp (5g) kosher salt, plus 1 tsp (5g), divided 
  • 1 cup (150g) AP flour, plus more in a separate bowl for dredging
  • 1 tsp (under 1g) baking powder
  • 1 tsp (3g) garlic powder
  • 1.25 cups (240ml) Cold Beer
  • Ketchup for Serving

Directions

The Chips:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400℉. Place potatoes on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 1 hour or until fork tender; place in the fridge overnight.
  2. Cut your potatoes in half, then into thirds or quarters, depending on the size. Fill a large-heavy-bottomed pot halfway with vegetable oil. Heat to 360℉.
  3. Fry your potatoes in 2 or 3 batches until crispy and golden brown. Remove from the oil using a spider, place on a baking sheet with a wire rack, and season with salt while hot.

The Fish:

  1. Season fish with salt on all sides, and let it sit at room temperature for 8 minutes.
  2. Dredge.- In a medium-size bowl, add flour, baking powder, salt, and whisk until combined; slowly whisk in beer until homogenous.
  3. Pat dry your fish with a paper towel to remove the excess water. In a bowl, place flour for dredging; then toss a couple of fish pieces to coat, shake off the excess, put them in the batter, and then fry your fish for 3 - 4 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked. 
  4. Drain on a wire rack, season with salt while hot, and repeat with the rest of your fish. Serve with your serrano tartar sauce, ketchup, and your potatoes.

Serrano Tartar Sauce:

  1. In a blender, place serrano peppers, lemon juice, garlic, and water; blend until smooth. Add a few drops of oil and blend once again.
  2. To a medium-sized bowl, add mayo, shallots, pickles, mustard, and your serrano puree; stir together and season with salt.

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