Turkish-style Fish and Chips

Ingredients

This Turkish-style fish and chips recipe uses a different batter and spices for the fish, and the fries are seasoned with Turkish spices. The yogurt sauce is also a unique addition that complements the dish perfectly. We alse have the original recipe for Fish and Chips, so you can check it out.

• 500g (1 lb) cod fillets, cut into strips 500g (1 lb) cod fillets, cut into strips
• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp salt 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup (240ml) sparkling water 1 cup (240ml) sparkling water
• 1 egg 1 egg
• 4 large potatoes, cut into fries 4 large potatoes, cut into fries
• 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup (240g) plain yogurt 1 cup (240g) plain yogurt
• 1 garlic clove, minced 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Nutrition

• Calories: 400 kcal / 1674 KJ
• Fat: 10g (2g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 45g (5g sugars)
• Protein: 30g
• Fiber: 5g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. 2.
   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
3. 3.
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the sparkling water and egg.
4. 4.
   Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking until smooth.
5. 5.
   Dip each fish strip into the batter, shaking off any excess, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. 6.
   Bake the fish for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
7. 7.
   Meanwhile, toss the potato fries with olive oil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
8. 8.
   Spread the fries out on a separate baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
9. 9.
   In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley.
10. 10.
    Serve the fish and chips hot with the yogurt sauce on the side.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Potatoes — Make sure to cut the fries into evenly sized pieces so that they cook evenly.

Tips & Tricks

• For extra crispy fish, try using cornstarch instead of flour in the batter.
• If you don't have sparkling water, you can use beer instead for a richer flavor.
• You can also add a pinch of sumac to the yogurt sauce for an extra tangy kick.

Serving advice

Serve the fish and chips hot with a side of the yogurt sauce for dipping.

Presentation advice

Arrange the fish and chips on a platter and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges for a pop of color.