Fish and Chips Gatsby

Gatsbys are a Cape Town tradition, perfect for a shared meal with friends. Although the fillings vary, the chips and chilli sauce are usually non-negotiable!

Serves 4 | Takes 55 min

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into

1cm thick chips

vegetable oil for deep frying

30ml fish spice

125ml cornflour

4 skinless fish fillets, like hake,

bones removed

4 hotdog buns

mayonnaise, to spread

hot or sweet chilli sauce, to serve

Method

Cook the chips in salted boiling water for about 5-10 minutes until just tender. Drain and pat dry with kitchen towels. Heat enough vegetable oil for deep frying in a large saucepan over medium heat. Carefully add the chips and deep fry for about 10-15 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Mix the fish spice and cornflour together. Season the fish and coat in the cornflour mixture. Carefully lower the fish into the oil and deep fry for about 5-10 minutes until golden and cooked. Drain on kitchen towel and season.

Spread the buns with mayonnaise and chilli sauce. Stuff with the fish and chips.

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