Time Proven Batter for Your Catch

Note from Cheri: The recipe and text below is reprinted with permission from Retro Beach Bash: A Sun Lover's Guide to Food and Fun by Linda Everett. This fabulous book has everything you need to have a great time at the beach. For more information about Retro Beach Bash and more recipes click here.

In order to make true fish and chips, you'll need to use lard. British "chips" are actually potatoes cut into chunks and fried in lard. And yes, the only way to get that flavor is to use the hot lard.

1 cup flour 1 egg yolk 5 tablespoons beer 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons milk 6 tablespoons water 2 egg whites

Serves 4-6 Pour flour into a medium bowl. Make a well in the center and add in egg yolk, beer and salt. Mix well. Mix milk and water together and add to flour mixture, gradually stirring until smooth. Beat egg whites until firm peaks form. Fold into mixture. Dip fish pieces into batter and fry in hot oil.