Food Academy- Fish and Chips.

Actually crumbed fish and oven fries. This is healthier than deep frying everything.
I have used Warehou as the fish in this recipe but any firm white fish will do.
Microwaving the potatoes before cooking them in the oven speeds up the process.

Homemade Crumbed Fish and Oven Fries

Equipment

·      Chopping board and sharp knife

·      Peeler

·      Oven trays

·      Plates/bowls for crumbing

·      Small frypan

·      Whisk

·      Glass bowl for microwaving

·      Tongs or fish slice

·      Measuring cups/spoons

Ingredients

·      1 Whole fish, to produce 2 fillets, skinned and boned

·      2-3 Potatoes, cleaned and cut into wedges

·      Egg, 1 whisked

·      Breadcrumbs, ½ cup

·      Flour, ½ cup

·      Seasoning (salt, pepper, herbs)

·      Oil for frying

·      Lemon slices

·      Ramekin of Tartare sauce

Method

1.    Ovens on to 175⁰C.

2.    Wash and wedge the potatoes.

3.    Microwave for 5-8 minutes depending on how many potatoes you have.

4.    Place into oven dish then oil and season.

5.    Bake for 30-40 minutes

6.    Fillet the fish. Wash the fillets and dry on paper towels.

7.    Set up the crumbing bowls (flour, egg and then seasoned breadcrumbs).

8.    Crumb the fillets by dusting in the flour first, then dunk in the egg and finally roll in the breadcrumbs. Place on a separate plate when finished.

9.    Heat up the fry pan (medium heat) and add some oil. Place the crumbed fillets in the pan and fry until golden brown on either side. Take the fish out of the pan and finish in the oven on a separate tray. When the fish is white all the way through, then serve.

10. Serve the wedges and crumbed fish on a plate. Garnish with lemon slices and a dollop of tartare sauce.