Fish and chips reinvented: Savour the taste of the seaside at home

Homemade chips, juicy cod in batter, and simple sides like sauce and coleslaw make a perfect recipe for a delicious dinner. Dietitians loudly proclaim that there are too few fish in our diet, and this dish will certainly make them appear much more often. It’s like the taste of a vacation by the sea without leaving home.

Cod fried in crispy batter is a classic. Its delicate, white meat doesn't fall apart during frying and, combined with the crispy coating, creates a delicious combination and a real treat.

An alternative to cod could also be grenadier, hake, or pollock. Their firm meat doesn't fall apart during frying, and the lack of bones makes eating such fish pleasurable.

The secret to the fish's exceptional taste is the crispy batter, which complements the meat without overpowering it. Add homemade chips—which undoubtedly beat any frozen alternatives—and a delicious, homemade dinner is ready.

Ingredients:

• 400g cod fillets,
• 1 teaspoon salt,
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper,
• 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence,
• 120g all-purpose flour,
• 1 egg,
• about 120ml milk.

Chips:

• 4 medium potatoes,
• 60ml vegetable oil,
• 1.5 teaspoons salt.

Sides:

• coleslaw,
• mayonnaise.

Preparation:

Step 1. Season the cod fillets on both sides with salt, pepper, and herbes de Provence. Tenderloin will also work well instead of fillets.

Step 2. Combine the all-purpose flour, egg, and milk in a bowl and mix thoroughly until a smooth batter forms. It should be pretty thick, like cream.

Step 3. Thoroughly wash the potatoes and cut them into chips. Place them in a bowl, add the oil and salt, and mix so that the potatoes are evenly coated. Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer and place in an oven preheated to 200°C. Bake for 20 minutes.

Step 4. Dip the pieces of fish in the prepared batter so it coats them on both sides.

Step 5. Fry the cod on both sides in a pan with a significant amount of heated oil until golden brown. Place on a piece of kitchen towel to remove excess oil. Serve with baked chips, your favourite coleslaw, and a sauce like mayonnaise. Bon appétit!