Gordon’s Fish & Chips in 10 Minutes
- 120 Grams Self Rising Flour + additional to coat
- 175 Grams White Fleshed Fish (such as Cod)
- 1 Medium Egg White
- 160 ML (1/2 cup or little under half a bottle) Light Beer or Lager
- 1 Large Waxy Potato, Peeled
- Sunflower Oil
- Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Curry Powder (used twice)
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
For the Tartar Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon of Gherkins, chopped
- 50 Grams Creme Fraiche
- 200 Grams Mayonnaise
- 3/4 Shallot Diced
- Lemon Juice (about 1 Teaspoon)
- Hot Sauce (Optional)
- Get oil in pan medium-high heat for frying before assembling ingredients. Do not need a deep pan or pot, a large pan will do
- In a bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, curry powder and beer. Then whisk egg whites till there are stiff peaks and fold into batter (if too heavy add some water)
- Add teaspoon of curry powder to dredging flour for more seasoning (optional)
- Season fish with salt, then coat with flour. Knock off excess flour and put into batter mixture. Make sure fish is fully battered and ad to oil
- Once fish is in, baste the fish with oil. Let first side cook until golden brown and flip. Basting fish with oil on other side. Take pan on and off oil so that the oil does not get too hot. Fish should be in oil 3-3 1/2 minutes. Once finished put on plate with paper towel and put in warm oven
- Chop potato into square, then chop into tall skinny fries (the skinnier the fry the quicker they will cook). Then roll in paper towel to dry any excess moisture. Add new oil to pain then add potatoes to high heat. Once fries are browned, remove from oil on to paper towel and add salt.
- Add all Tartar ingredients together and mix. Add salt to taste and hot sauce if you want heat.
- Assemble together and enjoy!
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FAQ
What is traditional tartar sauce made of?
Tartar Sauce Ingredients It’s typically made with mayonnaise, chopped pickles or relish, lemon juice, and herbs (like tarragon and dill). There are also a handful of optional ingredients you can add that take the tartar sauce’s flavor to the next level.
What is the difference between tartar sauce and tartare sauce?
Tartar sauce is the usual US spelling, tartare sauce is the usual UK/Commonwealth spelling, and sauce tartare is the French spelling for a sauce made of mayonnaise with capers, pickles, herbs, etc. and often served with fried fish. It is very similar to sauce rémoulade.