BATTERED HADDOCK RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine the flour, cornflour, baking powder and turmeric in a large bowl, season, then spoon 1 tbsp onto a plate and set aside. Gradually pour the beer and water into the bowl, stirring with a wooden spoon until you have a smooth, lump-free batter. Leave to rest for 30 mins while you prepare the chips.
• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Boil a large pan of water, then add the chipped potatoes and boil for 2-3 mins until the outsides are just tender but not soft. drain well, then tip onto a large baking tray with the flour, oil and some salt. Gently toss together until all the potatoes are evenly coated and the flour is no longer dusty. Roast for 30 mins, turning occasionally, until the chips are golden and crisp.
• To cook the fish, heat the 1 litre oil in a deep saucepan until a drop of batter sizzles and crisps up straight away. Pat the fish dry with kitchen paper, then toss it in the reserved turmeric flour mix. Shake off any excess, then dip into the batter. Carefully lower each fillet into the hot oil and fry for 6-8 mins – depending on the thickness of the fish – until golden and crisp. Using a large slotted spoon, lift out the fish, drain on kitchen paper, then sprinkle with salt. Serve with the hot chips and Homemade tomato sauce (see 'goes well with').

Steps:

• Heat the oil. Heat 6 cups vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until 365ºF. Meanwhile, fit a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Prepare the dry ingredients and fish.
• Mix the dry ingredients. Place 2/3 cup of the rice flour in a pie plate. Place the remaining 2/3 cup rice flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the kosher salt, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
• Dry and flour the fish. Pat 1 1/2 pounds skinless white fish fillets dry with paper towels. Check for and remove any bones. Cut the fish crosswise into 3-inch pieces. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Working with one piece at a time, coat the fish completely in the rice flour and place in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Make the beer batter. When the oil is around 325ºF, add 1 cup cold beer to the flour mixture and whisk until smooth.
• Fry half the fish. When the oil reaches 365ºF, add half of the floured fish to the batter and stir to coat. Pick up the fish one piece at a time, let the excess batter drip back into the bowl, and carefully place in the oil. Don’t stack pieces on top of each other or they will stick together. Fry, stirring and flipping them occasionally with tongs, until cooked through and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• Drain the fried fish. Transfer the fried fish to the wire rack.
• Finish frying and serve. Repeat battering and frying the remaining fish. Serve with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or malt vinegar.