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Traditional British Fish and Chips
"Authentic British fish and chips consist of a high-quality flaky white fish deep-fried in a thin, crispy batter served on a bed of large, twice-cooked chips (think fat fries). The key to avoiding an overly greasy product is to use a fry pot large enough that the addition of the fish doesn't reduce the oil temperature too much. Realistically, in a home environment, this will mean cooking each fish individually, but the results will be well worth the staggered serving required. Remember, never leave oil unattended and never fill any cooking vessel more than halfway with oil. Use any oil with a high smoke point and relatively neutral flavor such as canola, vegetable or soybean...."
INGREDIENTS
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12 large russet potatoes
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Enough canola oil to half fill your largest cooking pot or deep-fat fryer
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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3 tablespoons paprika
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3 tablespoons kosher salt
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One 12-ounce bottle lager beer (the lighter and fizzier, the better)
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3 pounds skinless, boneless large-flake white fish (we use wild Alaskan cod because of its quality and sustainability)
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Enough canola oil to half fill your largest cooking pot or deep-fat fryer
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Kosher salt
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Good-quality malt vinegar, for serving
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