Fish and Chips Recipe (with Mushy Peas) - Travel Cook Tell (2024)

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Learn how to make Fish and Chips, a British classic, at home!

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We've had Fish and Chips in New York, London and at the Leaky Cauldron 🙂 , but we had never made this British classic at home. Well, one of these days we bought some beautiful fish and, instead of sticking to the original plan of having a healthy dinner with grilled fish and steamed vegetables, we made some Fish & Chips!

I don't want to diminish the grilled fish and steamed vegetables (which we love, by the way) but these Fish & Chips (with mushy peas) are fenomenal!

Ingredients

  • potatoes
  • white fish fillets
  • all-purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • paprika
  • cold beer
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • frozen peas
  • butter
  • mint leaves
  • vegetable oil
  • lemon wedges

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How to make it

  • Peel and cut the potatoes in sticks. Place them in a pan and cover with vegetable oil (cold oil). Let it heat/simmer for about 30 minutes over low heat. After 30 minutes, turn the heat to medium/high and let them fry until crispy an golden (30 - 40 minutes more).
  • In another pan place peas, butter, mint leaves and a little salt over medium heat untill peas get hot. Add 2 tbsp water and with a fork roughly mash the peas. Set aside.
  • When the potatoes are almost done, cut the fish fillets in half, lengthwise (they should be about 1 in/2.5cm wide).
  • In a bowl mix the flour, baking powder, paprika and salt.
  • Dust the fish fillets in this mixture, shaking off any excess flour and set aside.
  • Add the beer to the flour mixture and mix well.
  • Remove the fries from the pan and set them aside.
  • Dip a fish fillet in the batter, shake off excess and fry them in batches (in the same oil the potatoes were fried) until crisp and golden - about 2 minutes on each side.
  • Remove from oil and place them in a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Repeat with the other fish fillets.
  • When you're done frying the fish, return the fries to the hot oil to warm them up. Meanwhile reheat the peas.
  • Removethe fries from the oil and place them in a dish lined with paper towels.
  • Serve the fish fillets with fries (chips) and mushy peas - lemon wedges are optional.

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Fish and Chips

Learn how to make Fish and Chips, a British classic, at home!

Course Main Course

Cuisine British

Keyword chips, fish

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 8 medium potatoes
  • 3 white fish fillets
  • 1 + 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 10 fl oz cold beer
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 + 1/2 cups frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 mint leaves
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Lemon wedges optional

Instructions

  • Peel and cut the potatoes in sticks. Place them in a pan and cover with vegetable oil (cold oil).

  • Let it heat/simmer for about 30 minutes over low heat. After 30 minutes, turn the heat to medium/high and let them fry until crispy an golden (30 - 40 minutes more).

  • In another pan place peas, butter, mint leaves and a little salt over medium heat untill peas get hot. Add 2 tbsp water and with a fork roughly mash the peas. Set aside.

  • When the potatoes are almost done, cut the fish fillets in half, lengthwise (they should be about 1 in/2.5cm wide).

  • In a bowl mix the flour, baking powder, paprika and salt.

  • Dust the fish fillets in this mixture, shaking off any excess flour and set aside.

  • Add the beer to the flour mixture and mix well.

  • Remove the fries from the pan and set them aside.

  • Dip a fish fillet in the batter, shake off excess and fry them in batches (in the same oil the potatoes were fried) until crisp and golden - about 2 minutes on each side.

  • Remove from oil and place them in a plate lined with paper towels.

  • Repeat with the other fish fillets.

  • When you're done frying the fish, return the fries to the hot oil to warm them up.

  • Meanwhile reheat the peas.

  • Remove the fries from the oil and place them in a dish lined with paper towels.

  • Serve the fish fillets with fries (chips) and mushy peas - lemon wedges are optional

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Fish and Chips Recipe (with Mushy Peas) - Travel Cook Tell (2024)

FAQs

What mushy peas do chip shops use? ›

Mushy Peas
  • Great Greens Chip Shop Mushy Peas 6 x 3kg.
  • St Nicholas Marrowfat Processed Peas 6 x 2.61kg.
  • Q Brand Superior Marrowfat Peas 12.5kg.
  • Q Brand Chip Shop Mushy Peas 6 x 3kg.
  • Great Greens – The Really Green Pea Company 12.5kg.
  • Batchelors Chip Shop Mushy Peas 6 x 3kg.

How to eat mushy peas with fish and chips? ›

Serve the crispy fish and chips alongside a generous portion of mushy peas. Enjoy this classic English dish with tartar sauce, ketchup, or any other desired condiments.

Do you dip chips in mushy peas? ›

This popular recipe is often served alongside Fish 'n Chips in Britain. It's also delicious on its own, or as a fun dip for your fried potatoes!

Is fish chips and mushy peas healthy? ›

Yippee – Healthy fish, chips and mushy peas!... What more can I say! Potatoes cooked in this way are full of nutrients and peas are a wonderful source of vitamin C, protein, fibre and folate.

How do you make tinned mushy peas taste better? ›

Add basic seasonings to the peas. Salt and pepper work well, but oregano, garlic powder, chili powder or a variety of different popcorn seasons can help hide the taste of the peas as well. Use stock or broth instead of water for canned and frozen veggies. It even makes rice and fresh veggies taste better.

What is the posh word for mushy peas? ›

Mushy peas have occasionally been referred to as "Yorkshire caviar".

How does Gordon Ramsay make mushy peas? ›

For mushy peas:

Add peas to boiling water and bring back to a boil. Remove peas from the cooking liquid and place into a food processor. Add the cooking liquid a little at a time and pulse until you reach a desired consistency. Check seasoning and adjust.

What are marrowfat peas in USA? ›

Marrowfat peas are green mature peas (Pisum sativum L. or Pisum sativum var. medullare) that have been allowed to dry out naturally in the field, rather than being harvested while still young like the normal garden pea. They are starchy, and are used to make mushy peas.

Can you buy mushy peas in America? ›

Amazon.com : Batchelors Mushy Peas, 10.6-Ounce Cans (Pack of 8) : Peas Produce : Grocery & Gourmet Food.

What is the best pea variety for canning? ›

Of this group, the Thomas Laxton and Topper have become very important for canning and freezing. Both have excellent texture and flavor. The Thomas Laxton is a mid-season variety and the Topper is later, which extends the canning season where these varieties are used together.

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