Fish & Chips with Tartar Sauce

In England, fish & chips is a cheap and easy-to-find dish. It can also be delicious made at home. A battered fish filet is accompanied by large fries and often a tartar sauce. A good dash of malt vinegar on the fries will bring a welcome acidity.

This simplicity hides some know-how cooking techniques. You have to choose white fish fillets, the cod, the black or yellow place or the haddock are perfect. When it is made with beer the batter gains a very nice scent and lightness. Because the English chips are larger than French fries, a good cooking technique is to first cook them in simmering water for 10 minutes, in the end they will be tender and crispy after frying.

A homemade tartar sauce is essential to enjoy this dish with great pleasure. Homemade fish & chips to be consumed with moderation, but so delicious! Bon appétit.