Michael Symon's Beer Battered Fish and Chips

Dig Into This Traditional English Dish!

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Michael Symon

This good tasting, simple recipe for England's favorite take away dish is perfect for dinner tonight.

things you'll need.

ingredients

4 cup wondra flour plus 1 cup for dredging
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablspoon cornstarch
3 eggs
3/4 cup wheat beer
1 1/2 Cup milk
salt a dash
1 tablespoon chives
zest of 1 orange
2 Quart frying oil (canola or peanut)
1 1/2 pound lake perch or cod (cut into small pieces for kids and larger ones for adults)
Salt
Lemon wedges
Malt vinegar
Chips
Slaw

kitchenware

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step 1

ingredients 4 cup wondra flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablspoon cornstarch

instructions In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cornstarch.
step 2

ingredients 3 eggs
3/4 cup wheat beer
1 1/2 Cup milk

instructions In a large bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Mix in beer. Stir this wet mixture into the flour mixture. Note: mixing wets into drys will avoid lumps. Season with salt, chives, and orange zest.
step 3

ingredients salt a dash
1 tablespoon chives
zest of 1 orange

instructions In an electric deep fryer or a heavy saucepan, heat oil to 360-5 degrees F.
step 4

ingredients 2 Quart frying oil (canola or peanut)

instructions Season fish liberally with salt and dust with flour. Note: this flour coating will help the batter stick. Coat fish in batter, and submerge in hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges, malt vinegar, house fried chips and your favorite slaw.
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