Ramsay's 10 Minute Fish & Chips

Prepare your fish: If using frozen fish, one or two hours in advance place into a sink full of cold water to defrost...

• 2 lbs cod fillets (or other whitefish)

When thawed out, thoroughly pat dry to remove any and all excess moisture.

Prepare your flouring station: In a bowl add...

• 1/2 cup self rising flour
• 1 tsp curry powder

Prepare your wet batter: In a bowl, whisk together...

• 1 cup self rising flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 8 oz light beer or lager
• pinch of salt

Note: Add more beer as necessary until it comes to the consistency of a thin pancake batter

In a separate bowl whisk until there are soft peaks...

• 1 egg white

Fold the egg whites into the wet batter.

Prepare your chips: Cut into 1/4" shoestring fries...

• 4 medium/large Yukon gold potatoes

Pat potatoes dry with paper towel to remove any excess moisture.

Prepare Tartar sauce: Mix together...

• 2 tbsp chopped gerkins or dill pickle relish
• 1/8 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 shallot, diced
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp tabasco sauce (optional)

Frying Time: In a large deep frying pan, heat 2-3" of oil to 350º F.

Prepare your fish by dredging in the dry flour mix and then the wet batter. Then lay the fish away from you (so it doesn't splash into your face) into the frying pan.

Cook on both sides until golden brown, basting on both sides as you go. Make sure to moderate stovetop flame so oil doesn't overheat. Baste both sides as it cooks. Cook for 3 to 3 1/2 minutes total. Then remove from oil and set aside in a warm oven to keep warm.

In the same oil, drop your shoestring fries into the oil and let cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Then remove from oil and season lightly with salt.

Note: Setting up two frying stations can economize your production. Blanch the fries/chips at 300º for 2 minutes, then remove and finish at 350º for another 2 minutes.

Plate your dish with a dollop of tartar sauce, some hot fries (chips), the fried fish, and a lemon wedge. Enjoy!