[ADSENSE_0000000229] Cod & Chips
INGREDIENTS 2 lb of fresh cod fillets 6 fl.oz milk Half level teaspoon of caster sugar 4 oz of plain white flour 2 tablespoons of plain white flour 2lb of Potatoes 1 level teaspoon of dried yeast Freshly ground pepper & salt Half a level teaspoon of salt Vinegar INSTRUCTIONS To Make Batter:(1-7) 1) Warm the milk and pour into bowl 2) Add the sugar and dissolve 3) Blend in yeast, cover and leave to stand at room temp., for 6/7 min until mixture becomes frothy 4) Sift flour and salt into a bowl, make a well in the center 5) When yeast mixture is ready add to well and mix 6) Whisk or beat until batter is smooth 7) Cover and leave to stand for 30 minutes 8) Peel potatoes and cut into thick chips 9) Wash under cold tap and pat dry with towel 10) Heat a deep fat frying pan or chip pan 11) Test oil by placing one chip in pan when chip rises oil is ready 12) Place chips in oil (in batches if necessary) cook until golden brown, turn onto hot plate and cover 13) Allow the temperature of the oil to cool slightly 14) Mix 2 teaspoons of flour with a pinch of salt and pepper, and coat fish 15) Stir batter and dip the fish into it, lift out and let excess batter drip off 16) Carefully lower fish into the hot oil and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown 17) Remove and pat well to remove excess fat Garnish: Fish with slice of lemmon, Season: Chips with salt and vinegar to taste
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