Fish N' Chips - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    Chips:
    4 large russet potatoes
    kosher salt (to taste)
    Batter:
    2 cups flour
    1 tablespoon baking powder
    1 teaspoon kosher salt
    1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    dash of old bay seasoning
    1 bottle any type of brown beer
    1 1/2 lbs of firm whitefish (cod, talapia, pollock)
    malt vinegar
    tartar sauce
Preparation
    in a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and old bay seasoning. whisk in beer untill the better is completly smooth and free of any lumps. refrigerate 15 min (can be prepared up to an hour early)

    cut up potatoes or use V slicer
    heat oil 320 degrees. fry chips for 2-3 min let cool to room temp then re-fry them another 2-3 min in 375 degree oil and hold in oven when done

    oil temp 350 degrees
    lightly dredge fish strips in cornstarch , working in small batches, dip the fish into batter and immerse into hot oil. when the batter is set, turn the pieces of fish over and cook untill golden brown (about 2 min) drain fish on roasting rack. serve with malt vinegar and tartar sauce

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