Golden beer-battered fish with chips

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1. Combine the flour, cornflour, baking powder and turmeric in a large bowl, season, then spoon 1 tbsp onto a plate and set aside. Gradually pour the beer and water into the bowl, stirring with a wooden spoon until you have a smooth, lump-free batter. Leave to rest for 30 mins while you prepare the chips.
2. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Boil a large pan of water, then add the chipped potatoes and boil for 2-3 mins until the outsides are just tender but not soft. drain well, then tip onto a large baking tray with the flour, oil and some salt. Gently toss together until all the potatoes are evenly coated and the flour is no longer dusty. Roast for 30 mins, turning occasionally, until the chips are golden and crisp.
3. To cook the fish, heat the 1 litre oil in a deep saucepan until a drop of batter sizzles and crisps up straight away. Pat the fish dry with kitchen paper, then toss it in the reserved turmeric flour mix. Shake off any excess, then dip into the batter. Carefully lower each fillet into the hot oil and fry for 6-8 mins - depending on the thickness of the fish - until golden and crisp. Using a large slotted spoon, lift out the fish, drain on kitchen paper, then sprinkle with salt. Serve with the hot chips and Homemade tomato sauce (see 'goes well with').

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Per serving

1040 kcalories, protein 49g, carbohydrate 120g, fat 43 g, saturated fat 6g, fibre 6g, salt 1.16 g

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• James Poxon

  18 October 2008

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  A bit disappointing, batter was too watery, but extra flour fixed that. They forgot to say how much turmeric was included, and the chips didn't cook at 200C. Add more flour, 1tsp turmeric and up the oven to 230C and this is a brilliant meal..!!

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  Having lived in USA for 3 years, I have tried so many recipes for battered fish to get that 'taste of home'. This is definitely the bast so far. Didn't have sparkling water, so used flat, and it was great, but will try sparkling next time to see if it makes a real difference. Batter was a bit too liquidy so added more flour and corn flour. Chips weren't too bad - for oven chips!

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Ingredients

FOR THE FISH

• 50g plain flour
• 50g cornflour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• turmeric
• 75ml lager beer
• 75ml sparkling water
• about 1 litre sunflower oil , for frying
• 400g fillet sustainable cod, hake or haddock , halved

FOR THE CHIPS

• 750g potatoes , Maris Piper or Desiree, peeled and sliced into thick chips
• 2 tbsp plain flour
• 2 tbsp sunflower oil

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Difficulty and servings

Serves 2

Preperation and cooking times

Prep 15 mins

Cook 40 mins

Ingredients

FOR THE FISH

• 50g plain flour
• 50g cornflour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• turmeric
• 75ml lager beer
• 75ml sparkling water
• about 1 litre sunflower oil , for frying
• 400g fillet sustainable cod, hake or haddock , halved

FOR THE CHIPS

• 750g potatoes , Maris Piper or Desiree, peeled and sliced into thick chips
• 2 tbsp plain flour
• 2 tbsp sunflower oil

Per serving

1040 kcalories, protein 49g, carbohydrate 120g, fat 43 g, saturated fat 6g, fibre 6g, salt 1.16 g

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