Fish and chip

I don't know about yours but my kids love fish and chips.   I don't really know the origin of fish and chips but before our kids came along, we too loved fish and chips.  I remembered while touring around New Zealand, we even chanced upon one that sells deep fried scallop in Omaru and it was so good.  During that time, it was unheard of in Singapore.

During our last holiday in the States, I also had a chance to eat deep-fried scallops again.  Though it was so fresh and good but I still can't forget those that we had in Omaru.  I think I want to replicate it someday at home but first I need to get fresh scallops.

Today I had chosen Alton Brown Beer batter fish and chip for our dinner.  The batter-fried beautifully and it has a nice crisp as well.  

My family said it was good but personally, I think I should work on that baking powder.  

I took the lazy way to prepare the fries.  I bought a bag of frozen but I just couldn't resist the smiley face ones.  In the end, we had this for dinner.  It definitely brought a smiley face on my little one.

The salad was a simple of cabbage and carrot tossed in Thousand Island dressing with mayonnaise.  Surprisingly my son takes to that as he dislikes mayo.

I am glad that dinner ends well today. 

So are you prepared for a brand new week?  I am excited and can't wait.

Good night.

What you need:
Serve 5

3 dory fillet (cut into half each)
286g plain flour
1 tbsp baking powder 
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne powder
1 can of cold beer
cornstarch for dredging

Method:

Rinsed dory fillet, pat dry and season with salt and pepper.  Set aside.

Mixed plain flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne powder together.

Add in a cold beer slowly, bringing the flour in together.  Mixed till you get a smooth batter.  Chill in the fridge for 15 mins.  (you can let the batter stand for an hour too).

Coat fillet with corn starch and dip into the batter.  Deep-fried immediately.

Drain and serve with chips and salad.