English Fish and Chips

English Fish and Chips Recipe:

English Fish and Chips

1 1/2 lbs. white fish filets
2 TB oil
2 eggs
2 potatoes; sliced thin
2 cups flour
1/2 cup corn meal
1 t. salt
1 t. white vinegar
1/2 cup ice water

The first thing to do is make the batter. So, in flat
dish or bowl, combine the oil, salt, flour, vinegar,
eggs, corn meal and ice water. Stir until it looks
smooth and creamy.

Next, in a deep fat fryer, start shortening or oil
heating at 400 degrees. Roll or dip cut-up fish
filets in the batter making sure each filet is well
coated. Drop battered filets in the fryer to cook.

Now, drop the potato slices in and cook all until
golden brown. Remove and serve.

We found that using 6 ozs. of beer instead of ice water
worked great.

Also, we found that the potatoes have a tendency to
mingle with the fish and pick up some of the batter.

Another note: A true Englishman puts malt vinegar
over his fish and chips before eating.

Makes 3 to 4 servings