Fish and Chips
- 1 cup white flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup water, or enough as needed to create correct consistency for dipping fillets
- Canola oil
- 4 to 6 large potatoes, peeled and cut in batonnets
- 6 (6 to 8-ounce) tilapia fillets, sliced in 1/2 lengthwise into 12 strips
- Malt vinegar, as an accompanying condiment
- Combine the flour and baking powder in a mixing bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Beat egg yolks with a small amount of the water in a small bowl (a 2 cup glass measuring pitcher works great for this).
- Whisk the egg mixture a little at a time into the flour and add additional water, as necessary, to achieve a smooth consistency for the batter.
- Heat the canola oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F or as instructed in the manufacturer's instructions for potatoes and fish or similar foods.
- Fry potatoes in deep-fryer until golden brown and drain on paper towels.
- Season with salt.
- Dip tilapia into batter, deep-fry until golden brown and transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Serve with malt vinegar or your choice of condiments.
white flour, baking powder, salt, egg yolks, water, canola oil, potatoes, tilapia fillets, vinegar
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/fish-and-chips-recipe1.html (may not work)