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French fries and cod

French fries and cod

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Discover this traditional fish and chips recipe, a popular dish in England, featuring crispy French fries and golden-brown cod.

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Recipe from Mereyü (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Fish and chips is a British specialty that has become popular worldwide. It’s a simple yet delicious dish, perfect for a family dinner or a quick meal.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time45 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Total1 hr 15 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodbread
  • Estimated cost$1.83 $0.46 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.13
  • $0.35
  • $0.12
  • $0.87
  • $0.36

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Whisk the egg and milk together in a bowl. ≈ 4 min
  2. Add the flour and frying powder, and mix until you have a smooth dough.
  3. Gradually add the cooking water, ensuring the dough doesn’t become too liquid. ≈ 4 min
  4. Soak the cod fillets in the batter, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.
  5. Heat the olive oil in a pan or wok.
  6. Fry the cod fillets until they are golden brown and crispy (about 5 minutes per side).
  7. Peel the apples and cut them into thin slices. ≈ 8 min
  8. Fry the French fries in olive oil until they are crispy (about 7-10 minutes).
  9. Serve hot with ketchup and mayonnaise. ≈ 3 min

The bill

French fries and cod

  • 100 g of flour$0.13
  • 1 egg$0.35
  • 1/2 cup of milk$0.12
  • Ground apples$0.87
  • Olive oil$0.36

Total$1.83

that's $0.46 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • Haddock fillets
  • 100 g of flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup of milk
  • 1/2 cup of cooking water
  • 2 tablespoons of flour
  • Ground apples
  • Olive oil

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