Crispy Breaded Fish & Chips

• porsi: 4

Bahan-bahan

600g potatoes

4 fillets of cod (or use hake, haddock, coley

or pollock)

120g plain flour

1 tsp smoked paprika

Salt and black pepper

2 eggs, beaten

200g panko breadcrumbs

Vegetable or sunflower oil, for cooking

To serve:

Salt and vinegar

Lemon wedges, for squeezing

Ketchup, mayonnaise or tartare sauce

Petunjuk

1 Scrub the potatoes and chop them into lcm- thick chips. Rinse under cold water, the place in a saucepan, cover with cold water and set aside for 30 minutes (or up to24 hours).

2 Place the flour and paprika in one shallow bowl, season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.

3 Beat the eggs in a second shallow bowl, then place the breadcrumbs in a third. 4Cut each cod fillet in half lengthwise. One piece at a time, dredge the fish in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess, then in the beaten egg, then in the breadcrumbs. Return the fish to the egg for a second coat, then the breadcrumbs one last time, pressing them on to form a thick layer Place the fish on a plate and place in the fridge for 30-40 minutes.

5 Drain the water from the chips and re-fill with enough water to cover. Add a pinch of salt and place the pan over a high heat. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 6-7 minutes or until just tender.

6 Drain the chips and return to the pan. Allow to steam dry for 2-3 minutes, shaking the pan every 10 seconds or so. Spread the chips out on a large baking tray and allow to cool.

7 To cook the fish, heat 3-4cm of oil in a large pan over a high heat. Test if the oil is hot enough by dropping a crumb into the oil; it should begin to sizzle immediately.

8 Working in batches, carefully add the fish to the oil and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper and scatter with sea salt. Allow the oil to come back up to temperature for 40-50 seconds before adding the next batch of fish.

10 Meanwhile, heat the oil in a deep fryer to 170°C. Cook the chips until deep golden brown. Serve the fish and chips with peas, salt and vinegar, lemon wedges and your favourite sauce.