My Mother-in-laws Fish And Chips Recipe

My Mother-in-laws Fish And Chips

From modelsmom 16 years ago

My MIL taught me this one, to keep her son from being too homesick. You don't need a deep fryer, but it does make it easier.

Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep fryer to 325. Or heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pot.
Peel the potatoes and cut into chips, about the size of your index finger.
Put the potatoes in oil and fry 2 to 3 minutes, remove from oil & drain on paper towels (don't worry, they're not supposed to be done).
Increase the oil temp to 375
In a large bowl, combine flour, bakign powder, salt, pepper, and egg. Lightly whisk, then add seltzer and whisk until smooth
Spread the rice flour on a plate.
Dredge the fish pieces in rice flour , then dip in the batter. Let the excess drip off.
Put the chips in the bottom of the fryer basket and put into the hot oil.
CAREFULLY wave the fish into the bubbling oil before putting in on top of the chips.
Fry the fish and chips about 5 minutes, until crispy and golden brown.
Remove from the basket and drain on paper towels.
Season lightly with salt.
Serve with malt vinegar and/or tartar sauce (preferably in a newspaper cone!)

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valinkenmore ate it and said...
Yes, fish and chips is big in this part of the country! And yes I have a deep fryer - don't use it much but will for this tasty recipe. Love the idea of seltzer in it. Thanks,
Valerie
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redkitchen 16 years ago
I remember the newspaper wrapped fish n' chips too. Wow....I'm making some this week....I'd forgotten about the malt vinegar and all that.
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juliecake 16 years ago
Nothing smells as wonderful as fish/chips and tons of malt vinegar all wrapped in newspaper. Such wonderful childhood memories. Wonder...do they still wrap in paper, most likely no, pity.
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robertg 16 years ago
This makes me feel back in England, eating fish and chips outside a wagon. Thanks....Bob
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Yes, fish and chips is big in this part of the country! And yes I have a deep fryer - don't use it much but will for this tasty recipe. Love the idea of seltzer in it. Thanks,
Valerie

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