Fish and Chips

Directions

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.