Homemade Fish and Chips

You can't beat fresh crumbed fish and oven fries.
We microwave the potatoes first to speed up the cooking process.
Crumbing the fish (or "Pane") is a messy but delicate operation. Use 3 bowls as they contain the crumbing stuffs better. Start with the flour (can be seasoned) then into the beaten egg and finally the breadcrumbs (which can also be seasoned).

Homemade Crumbed Fish and Oven Fries

Equipment

·      Chopping board and sharp knife

·      Peeler

·      Oven dish

·      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 8 minutes.

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 dry on paper towels.

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