Fish and Chips

1. 1

   Heat the beef dripping to 325F/160C in a deep fat fryer.

2. 2

   Place the fries in the fryer for 6-7 minutes, until soft and cooked (but not browned).

3. 3

   Meanwhile, add mix together 1 egg, flour and milk (the batter should be the consistency of light cream).

4. 4

   Coat the cod fillets in well seasoned flour and then dip in the batter mix.

5. 5

   Remove the fries, season with salt and let cool.

6. 6

   Add the fish to the hot beef dripping for 6-7 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown.

7. 7

   Remove the fish and let cool.

8. 8

   Once cooled, drain off the fat onto kitchen paper or paper towels.

9. 9

   Turn the fryer up to 375F/190C.

10. 10

    Add the fries for 1 minute, until the fries are a nice golden brown color.

11. 11

    They should be perfectly crisp and cooked.

12. 12

    Serve with a wedge of lemon, a little deep fried parsley and lashings of salt and white wine vinegar.

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