Fish and Chips

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

Fish and chips is one of the national dishes in British Cuisine. It is Good fast food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.

Ingredients

 * 1 pound fresh or frozen fish filets
 * 1 pound baking potatoes, peeled (3 medium)
 * fat for frying
 * ¼ cup all-purpose flour
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * 2 tablespoons water
 * 1 tablespoon cooking oil
 * 1 egg yolk
 * 1 stiffly beaten egg white
 * ¼ cup all-purpose flour
 * salt

Directions

 * 1) Thaw frozen fish; cut into serving-size pieces.
 * 2) Pat dry with paper toweling.
 * 3) Cut potatoes in uniform strips slightly larger than french fries.
 * 4) Fry a few at a time in deep hot fat (375°F) until golden, 5 to 6 minutes.
 * 5) Remove; drain and keep warm.
 * 6) In a bowl stir together ¼ cup flour and salt.
 * 7) Make a well in center of dry ingredients.
 * 8) Add water, oil and egg yolk; beat smooth.
 * 9) Fold in egg white.
 * 10) Dip fish in ¼ cup flour and then in batter.
 * 11) Fry fish in deep hot fat (375°F) until golden brown, 1½ to 2 minutes on each side.
 * 12) To serve, season fish and chips with salt.