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=== Ingredients ===
=== Ingredients ===
2 (8- to 10-ounce) {{ingredientlink|name=red-skinned potatoes}}or {{ingredientlink|name=russet potatoes}}or {{ingredientlink|name=idaho potatoes}}, unpeeled, cut into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick rounds, or cut length-wise into eights<br>
2 (8- to 10-ounce) red-skinned potatoes or russet potatoes or idaho potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick rounds, or cut length-wise into eights<br>
3 qt {{ingredientlink|name=Vegetable oil}}(96 fl oz)<br>
 
2 cups {{ingredientlink|name=rice flour}}, divided<br>
3 qt Vegetable oil (96 fl oz)<br>
1 1/2 teaspoons {{ingredientlink|name=Old Bay Seasoning}}
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br>
1 (12-oz) bottle cold {{ingredientlink|name=Beer}}(preferably ale) or club soda<br>
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 1/2 lb {{ingredientlink|name=Haddock}}or {{ingredientlink|name=Cod}}fillets or {{ingredientlink|name=Tilapia}}fillets, skinned, pin bones removed, and fish cut diagonally into 1-inch-wide strips (5 to 6 inches long)<br>
1 tablespoon baking powder<br>
Additional rice flour for dredging
1 teaspoon kosher salt<br>
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper<br>
1 (12-oz) bottle cold Beer (preferably ale) or club soda<br>
1 1/2 lb Haddock or Cod fillets or Tilapia fillets, skinned, pin bones removed, and fish cut diagonally into 1-inch-wide strips (5 to 6 inches long)<br>
cornmeal for dredging


=== Description ===
=== Description ===
Challenging but worth it.
Slightly challenging at first but worth it.


=== Rating ===
=== Rating ===
Recipe Rating based on a scale of 1-5:
Recipe Rating based on a scale of 1-5:
4 Good; will make again
5 Favorite


=== Procedure ===
=== Procedure ===
Hold {{ingredientlink|name=Potatoes}}in a large bowl of cold water.<br>
Hold Potatoes in a large bowl of cold water.<br>


Heat {{ingredientlink|name=Vegetable oil}}in a deep 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until it registers 325°F on thermometer. While oil is heating, drain potatoes and dry thoroughly with paper towels. Fry potatoes, stirring gently, until edges are just golden, about 4 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a rack to drain.<br>
Heat Vegetable oil in a deep 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until it registers 325°F on thermometer. While oil is heating, drain potatoes and dry thoroughly with paper towels. Fry potatoes, stirring gently, until edges are just golden, about 4 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a rack to drain.<br>
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Increase oil temperature to 375°F. Place {{ingredientlink|name=Flour}}into a bowl, then whisk in {{ingredientlink|name=Beer}}or, club soda, gently until just combined. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt.<br>
Increase oil temperature to 375°F. Place Flour into a bowl, then whisk in Beer gently until just combined. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and rest of the ingredients.<br>
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Pat {{ingredientlink|name=Fish}}dry. Sprinkle fish on both sides with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and {{ingredientlink|name=Old Bay Seasoning}}.<br>   
Pat Fish dry. Sprinkle fish on both sides with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and Old Bay Seasoning.<br>   
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Place potatoes back in oil. Dredge fish in remaining 1/2 cup flour, shaking off excess. Coat 4 pieces of fish in batter, 1 at a time, and slide, as coated, into oil with the potatoes. Fry coated fish and potatoes, turning over frequently, until deep golden and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to rack on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet; fry in batches if necessary, returning oil to 375°F between batches.<br>
Place potatoes back in oil. Dredge fish in cornmeal, shaking off excess. Coat 4 pieces of fish in batter, 1 at a time, and slide, as coated, into oil with the potatoes. Fry coated fish and potatoes, turning over frequently, until deep golden and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to rack on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet; fry in batches if necessary, returning oil to 375°F between batches.<br>




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July 19, 2007
July 19, 2007
September 3, 2007 (first time with modified recipe)
September 3, 2007 (first time with modified recipe)
September 27, 2008 (second modification)
November 9, 2008 (used all all-purpose flour and turned out crispier)


=== Source ===
=== Source ===
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and (as of August 24, 2007)<br>
and (as of August 24, 2007)<br>
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Tyler's Ultimate
Tyler's Ultimate<br>
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_36327,00.html?rsrc=search
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_36327,00.html?rsrc=search<br>
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and (as of September 26, 2008)<br>
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Alton Brown
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/chips-and-fish-recipe/index.html<br>


=== Prep Time ===
=== Prep Time ===
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Special equipment: a deep-fat thermometer<br>
Special equipment: a deep-fat thermometer<br>
Can substitute 1 cup flour with 1 cup {{ingredientlink|name=rice flour}}<br>
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Slather with malt vinegar and tartar sauce
Slather with malt vinegar, tartar sauce, and hot sauce


[[Category:Complete]]
[[Category:Seafood]]
[[Category:Dinner]]
[[Category:Main Dish]]
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