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FISH AND CHIPS

Steps:

• Heat 3 inches of the oil in a deep fryer to 325 degrees F. Alternatively, use a deep heavy skillet.
• Peel the potatoes and cut them into chips (that is, fries) about the size of your index finger. Put the potatoes in a fryer basket and lower into the oil. Fry the chips for 2 to 3 minutes; they should not be crisp or fully cooked at this point. Remove the chips to a paper towel-lined platter to drain.
• Crank the oil temperature up to 375 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Combine soda water and egg and pour into the flour mixture. Whisk to a smooth batter. Spread the rice flour on a plate. Dredge the fish pieces in the rice flour and then dip them into the batter, letting the excess drip off.
• Put the chips in the bottom of the fryer basket and carefully submerge in the hot oil. Carefully lower the battered fish into the bubbling oil on top of the chips. Fry the fish and chips for 4 to 5 minutes until crispy and brown. Remove the basket and drain the fish and chips on paper towels; season lightly with salt. Serve wrapped in a newspaper cone with malt vinegar and/or tartar sauce.

MONKFISH AND CHIPS WITH REMOULADE

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut them lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide sticks. Place in a bowl of cold water to prevent browning.
• Heat the oil in a large, deep pot over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer registers 325 degrees F.
• Remove the potatoes to paper towels and dry well. Working in batches, fry the potatoes until cooked through and tender but not yet colored, 4 to 5 minutes. Be sure the potatoes have plenty of room and gently swish them around as they are frying. Drain on a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F and increase the temperature of the cooking oil to 375 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, combine the flour, seafood boil seasoning, baking soda and a pinch of salt. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and gently stir in the cold beer. Mix until just combined.
• When the oil is at temperature, dip the monkfish fillets in the batter, coating the fish generously. To add the fish to the oil, carefully dip about one-third to one-half of a fillet into the oil and allow the batter to start puffing up before gently sliding it in. In batches, fry the fillets until golden brown and crispy, turning once, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels to blot the excess oil. Arrange the fish on a baking sheet lined with a cooling rack and keep warm in the oven until ready to serve.
• Again working in batches, fry the potatoes a second time, at 375 degrees F, until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and immediately toss with kosher salt.
• Transfer the fish to a platter and serve with the fries and remoulade.
• Combine the mayonnaise, cornichons, mustard, malt vinegar, celery salt, cayenne and shallots in a bowl. Season with salt, if needed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

CLASSIC FISH AND CHIPS

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a medium-size bowl of cold water. In a separate medium-size mixing bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the milk and egg; stir until the mixture is smooth. Let mixture stand for 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oil in a large pot or electric skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Fry the potatoes in the hot oil until they are tender. Drain them on paper towels.
• Dredge the fish in the batter, one piece at a time, and place them in the hot oil. Fry until the fish is golden brown. If necessary, increase the heat to maintain the 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) temperature. Drain well on paper towels.
• Fry the potatoes again for 1 to 2 minutes for added crispness.

TYLER FLORENCE'S ULTIMATE FISH AND CHIPS

Steps:

• Heat 3 inches of the oil in a deep fryer. Or you can heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pot. Peel the potatoes and cut them into chips, about the size of your index finger.
• Put the potatoes in the oil. Fry the chips for 2 to 3 minutes; they should not be crisp or fully cooked at this point. Remove the chips with a spider strainer or slotted spoon, to a paper towel-lined platter to drain.
• Put the chips back in the fryer for 4 to 5 minutes until crispy and brown. Take out and drain.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and egg. Pour in the soda water and whisk to a smooth batter.
• Spread the rice flour on a plate. Dredge the fish pieces in the rice flour and then dip them into the batter, letting the excess drip off.
• Now submerge the battered fish into the bubbling oil for 4 to 5 minutes until crispy and brown.
• Remove and drain the fish with the chips on paper towels; season lightly with salt. Serve wrapped in a newspaper cone with malt vinegar and/or tartar sauce.
• Tartar Sauce (about 1-1/4 cups): In a small mixing bowl, combine all tartar sauce ingredients. Chill before serving to let the flavors combine.

(NEVER-FAIL) FISH & CHIPS

Steps:

• Slice the potatoes into wedges or straws (depending on what size fry you'll want). Set aside in some warm-ish water until needed.
• Get the oil heated for the fries, approximately 3 cups worth.
• For the Batter:.
• Warm the milk and butter until the butter melts, but be sure not to let the milk get too hot.
• Mix the yeast and sugar into the milk. Leave for approximately 15 minutes in a warm place until frothy.
• Put the flour and salt into a bowl, make a well in the centre, and pour in the yeast and milk.
• Gradually work in the flour from the sides to form a thick batter, the consistency of double cream, feel free to add more milk if needed. Set aside until needed.
• For the Fries:.
• Dry the fries completely before setting into the hot oil. Fry until a light blond color (approx. 6-9 min)and set aside on a plate, continue until you no longer have any potato slices.
• Let the fries sit for at least 5-10 minutes (they can sit for longer if needed).
• Re-fry the fries until they are golden and puffed (about 1-5 min).Serve with salt.
• For the Fish:.
• Get a large frying pan and fill it a little more than halfway with oil. Heat the oil.
• Prep the fish (de-bone, so on, so forth)and dab dry. Roll the fish in a flour cornstarch combo (this is IMPORTANT because it prevents the batter from sliding off).
• After coating the fish in flour/cornstarch dip generously in yeast batter and lay into hot oil. Cook the fish until golden brown, crisp, and cooked in the center (you may cook the fish longer is you like your fish a bit darker). Continue this process until you no longer have any fish.
• Serve with the chips/fries, tartar sauce, coleslaw/peas and malt vinegar.

CLASSIC FISH & CHIPS

Steps:

• Cut the potatoes into chips and soak in cold water for 5 mins, then wash until the water runs clear. Tip into a pan of cold water with a pinch of salt and 1 tsp vinegar. Bring to a simmer, then turn down the heat and simmer gently for 10-12 mins until cooked through but not falling apart. Drain gently, then place on a tray in a single layer and chill until needed. Can be prepared a day ahead.
• To make the tartare sauce, chop the cornichons, capers and shallot (finely chop if you prefer a smooth sauce), then combine with the parsley, mayo and a pinch of salt. Will keep chilled for up to 24 hours.
• When you're ready to fry, prepare the batter. Tip the flours and turmeric into a bowl with a pinch of salt, pour over the beer or fizzy water, and mix quickly until everything just comes together to the consistency of double cream - do not over-beat, a few lumps are fine. Keep chilled.
• Pour the oil into a deep, wide pan like a wok, or heat a deep-fat fryer to 180C. If using a pan or wok, ensure that it is no more than two-thirds full with oil. Heat the oil until it is shimmering and carefully lower in the chips using a slotted spoon. Fry for 8-10 mins, gently stirring occasionally until golden and crisp. Transfer to kitchen paper to drain.
• Put a little flour in a dish, then bring the oil you used to cook the chips up to 185C, if you have a thermometer, or until a drizzle of batter sizzles and crisps in less than a minute. Working quickly, dust the fish in flour, then dredge through the batter. Hold the fillet above the batter to let the excess drip back into the bowl, then carefully lower into the oil. Fry the fillets for a minute until the batter is just starting to set, then take a spoon and drizzle the fillets with extra batter to create an even crunchier, wispy coating. Fry the fish for about 4 mins, turning once, until deep golden and crisp. Lift onto some kitchen paper to drain for a minute, then serve with the chips, tartare sauce, and plenty of salt and vinegar.