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How to Cook Fish and Chips

A simple way of cooking fish and chips. Fish and chips is an English dish which have a history why it became a popular dish in England. Actually it didn't originated there, it was introduced by Jewish immigrants.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Fish Recipes
Cuisine: Western
Keyword: fish and chips
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 205kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 1/2 kilo fish fillets lapu-lapu, labahita or cream dory, cut into serving pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 Tbsp. melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 kilo potatoes
  • salt to taste
  • water

Instructions

How to cook Fish and Chips:

  • To make the chips or potato wedges. Peel and slice potatoes into wedges or long strip.
  • Soak in salted water for 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in pan and deep fry the potatoes like french fries until golden brown.
  • The best way to cook them is with a wire basket.
  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined platter to drain off excess oil.
  • Now, make the fish fillets. In a small bowl, mix together flour, melted butter, salt and pepper. Add the egg to make the batter.
  • Dip each piece of fish in the batter, making sure it is coated on all sides.
  • Heat oil in pan and deep-fry fish fillets until golden brown. Remove and drain well.
  • Serve fish and chips on a platter.