Making homemade fish, chips, and mushy peas can be a delightful endeavor! Here’s a basic recipe to get you started:
### Homemade Fish and Chips Recipe
#### Ingredients:
– **For the Fish:**
– 4 fillets of white fish (such as cod or haddock)
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 cup cold sparkling water (or beer for a richer batter)
– Vegetable oil, for frying
– **For the Chips (French Fries):**
– 4 large potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and cut into thick fries
– Salt, to taste
– Vegetable oil, for frying
– **For the Mushy Peas:**
– 2 cups frozen peas
– 1 tablespoon butter
– Salt and pepper, to taste
#### Instructions:
**1. Prepare the Chips:**
– Rinse the potato fries under cold water to remove excess starch.
– Pat them dry with a paper towel.
– Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 325°F (165°C).
– Fry the potato slices in batches until light golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per batch.
– Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
– Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C) and fry the potatoes again in batches until crisp and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
– Drain on paper towels, season with salt while still hot, and keep warm in the oven.
**2. Make the Mushy Peas:**
– Cook the frozen peas in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until tender.
– Drain the peas and return them to the pan.
– Add butter, salt, and pepper to taste.
– Mash the peas with a potato masher until roughly crushed.
– Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
**3. Prepare the Fish:**
– In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
– Gradually whisk in the sparkling water (or beer) until the batter is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
– Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
– Dip each fish fillet in the batter, letting the excess drip off.
– Carefully lower the fillets into the hot oil and fry for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
– Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
**4. Serve:**
– Serve the fish hot with the chips and mushy peas.
– Optionally, serve with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, or malt vinegar on the side.
Enjoy your homemade fish and chips with mushy peas! Adjust seasoning and cooking times based on your preferences and equipment.
