Beer-Battered Cod with Thick Fries

1. 1 Cod filletpack 600 g ≈ $9.00 108 g
2. 2 Wheat flour 33 g
3. 3 Starch 9 g
4. 4 Lager beerpack 500 ml ≈ $2.00 48 ml
5. 5 Salt 2 g
6. 6 Potatoes≈ $2.15 per kg 168 g
7. 7 Sunflower oil 27 ml
8. 8 Mayonnaise 15 g
9. 9 Pickled cucumberspack 680 g ≈ $3.20 15 g
10. 10 Caperspack 100 g ≈ $3.00 5 g
11. 11 Lemon≈ $4.65 per kg 12 g
12. 12 Ground black pepper to taste

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Cut potatoes⁶ into thick chunks and pat dry.

2. Heat oil in a deep skillet and fry the potatoes⁶ for 8–10 minutes until golden, then season with salt.

3. Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and cold beer into a thick batter.

4. Pat cod¹ fillets dry and cut into large chunks.

5. Dip fish in batter and fry in hot oil for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and crispy with flaky white flesh.

6. Mix mayonnaise, diced cucumber, capers¹⁰, and lemon¹¹ juice for the sauce.

7. Serve fish with fries and sauce.