Asian Style Fish & Chips

Womenscorner Desk
September 23, 2020

Ingredients :

- 100g white miso paste

- 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar

- 2 tsp golden caster sugar

- 2-3 cod fillets (about 350g/12oz), bones and skin removed

- 100g rainbow radishes , very thinly sliced (I used a mandolin)

- 1 tbsp black sesame seeds

- 2 large sweet potatoes , skin on, cut into chunky chips

- oil , for deep-frying

- 1/2 lime , cut into wedges, to serve

For the tempura batter :

- 140g plain flour , plus 100g/4oz extra for coating

- 100g cornflour

- 200ml soda water

For the wasabi tartare sauce :

- 140g mayonnaise

- 1 tsp wasabi

- 1 small shallot , finely chopped

- 1 tbsp capers , finely chopped

- ¼ small pack coriander , chopped

Method :

STEP 1 : In a large bowl, combine the miso paste with 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar and 1 tsp sugar. Put the cod fillets in the marinade and turn over so they are evenly coated. Cover with cling film and chill for 1 hr.

STEP 2 : Put the radishes in a small bowl with the black sesame seeds, the remaining vinegar and sugar, and a pinch of salt. Leave to pickle for at least 30 mins.

STEP 3 : For the wasabi tartare sauce, combine all the ingredients and season well. Set aside or chill in the fridge until needed.

STEP 4 : Meanwhile, put the sweet potato chips in a large saucepan filled with cold salted water. Bring to the boil and cook for 7-8 mins until slightly tender. Drain and leave to steam-dry for 2 mins.

STEP 5 : Fill a large saucepan with the oil until two-thirds full. Place over a medium-high heat until the oil reaches 180C on a temperature probe (or until a piece of bread crisps up in 20 secs). Meanwhile, make the tempura batter by combining the flours and gradually whisking in the soda water. Whisk until the batter is lump-free, then chill until needed.

STEP 6 : Once the oil has come to temperature, fry the sweet potato chips in batches until golden and cooked through, about 5 mins. Transfer to a baking sheet, season with salt and place in a low oven to keep warm while you fry the fish.

STEP 7 : Tip some seasoned flour onto a plate and dip the cod fillets in it, patting off any excess. Dip into the batter and fry in the same oil as the chips for 3-4 mins, until the batter is golden and the fish is cooked. Drain on kitchen paper.

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STEP 8 : Serve the cod with the chips, wasabi tartare, pickled radishes and lime for squeezing over.