Fish & Chips

Last Update June 4, 2025
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About This Course

Learn to make classic Fish & Chips featuring flaky white fish fillets dipped in a light, crispy beer batter and paired with perfectly golden fries. This guide covers selecting the best fish, preparing a flavorful batter, achieving the ideal fry temperature, and serving everything piping hot with traditional accompaniments. By following these steps, you’ll recreate the authentic British pub experience at home—crispy, non-greasy fish and potato wedges with a tender interior.

Learning Objectives

How to choose and prepare the right white fish (e.g., cod, haddock) for firm, flaky results.
Techniques for making a light, airy beer batter that clings evenly and fries to a golden crisp.
Step-by-step instructions for cutting, soaking, and rinsing potatoes to achieve chip-worthy texture.
Best practices for oil temperature control (325–350 °F) to avoid greasy or undercooked coating.
Tips for drying and seasoning fish and chips immediately after frying to lock in crunch.
Suggestions for traditional condiments and plating: malt vinegar, tartar sauce, mushy peas, and lemon wedges.

Material Includes

  • Printable PDF Recipe Card with:
  • Ingredient list (fish cuts, batter components, potato prep, seasoning options).
  • Step-by-step instructions with timing for batter, frying, and resting.
  • Full-color photos demonstrating:
  • Fish fillet trimming and pat-drying.
  • Batter viscosity checks and dip technique.
  • Potato soaking, drying, and pre-fry blanching.
  • Final plating with condiments and lemon wedge.
  • Video Demonstration (5–7 minutes) covering:
  • How to fillet or trim store-bought cod/haddock for uniform pieces.
  • Mixing batter to the right thickness and keeping it cold.
  • Achieving perfect oil temperature and frying fish and chips in stages.
  • Draining methods on wire racks and seasoning immediately for best crunch.
  • Chef’s Notes Section with:
  • Alternative leavening options (baking powder vs. self-rising flour).
  • Variations: gluten-free batter or oven-baked “chips.”
  • Suggestions for side dishes: mushy peas, baked beans, or coleslaw.

Requirements

  • 600 g (1⅓ lb) white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or pollock), skin removed if desired
  • 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour (for coating)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) cold beer or sparkling water (for batter)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt (plus extra for seasoning)
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Vegetable oil (for deep-frying)
  • 4 large russet potatoes, peeled (optional) and cut into thick fries
  • Malt vinegar or lemon wedges (for serving)
  • Tartar sauce (optional)

Target Audience

  • Home cooks longing to recreate authentic Fish & Chips without visiting a pub.
  • Beginners mastering deep-frying techniques and batter consistency.
  • Seafood enthusiasts seeking to learn proper fish selection and handling.
  • Comfort-food lovers who want a crispy, satisfying meal for family dinners or weekend gatherings.

Curriculum

7 Lessons2h 19m

Selecting and Preparing the Fish

Choosing the right white fish (cod, haddock, pollock) based on freshness and texture
Identifying prime fish cuts and proper pre-batter preparation

Crafting the Perfect Beer Batter

Cutting, Soaking, and Par-Blanching the Potatoes

Frying Techniques and Oil Management

Seasoning, Serving, and Accompaniments

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Duration 2.3 hours
Lectures
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Material Includes

  • Printable PDF Recipe Card with:
  • Ingredient list (fish cuts, batter components, potato prep, seasoning options).
  • Step-by-step instructions with timing for batter, frying, and resting.
  • Full-color photos demonstrating:
  • Fish fillet trimming and pat-drying.
  • Batter viscosity checks and dip technique.
  • Potato soaking, drying, and pre-fry blanching.
  • Final plating with condiments and lemon wedge.
  • Video Demonstration (5–7 minutes) covering:
  • How to fillet or trim store-bought cod/haddock for uniform pieces.
  • Mixing batter to the right thickness and keeping it cold.
  • Achieving perfect oil temperature and frying fish and chips in stages.
  • Draining methods on wire racks and seasoning immediately for best crunch.
  • Chef’s Notes Section with:
  • Alternative leavening options (baking powder vs. self-rising flour).
  • Variations: gluten-free batter or oven-baked “chips.”
  • Suggestions for side dishes: mushy peas, baked beans, or coleslaw.

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