A plate with battered fish fillets, French fries in a paper cone, and two small bowls of dipping sauces on a light green surface.

Asian Fusion Fish and Chips

Serves Yield: 24 servings

Ingredients

9 pounds cod or other white fish, cut into 2-ounce strips
4 1/2 cups Kikkoman Lime Ponzu, plus extra for serving
12 cups Kikkoman Tempura Batter Mix, plus extra for dredging
6 pounds frozen steak fries
Vegetable oil for deep frying
Toasted sesame seed, as needed
Nori seaweed strips, as needed
Tartar Sauce (recipe below)

Directions

Marinate fish in ponzu 20 minutes; drain and pat dry. Mix tempura batter mix with 12 cups ice water.

For each serving, to order, dredge 3 pieces fish in dry tempura batter mix, patting off excess. Dip fish in prepared tempura batter to coat completely; deep-fry in hot (350°F) oil until golden brown. Deep-fry 4 ounces steak fries in hot oil until golden brown. Arrange fish and fries in newspaper or parchment paper cone; sprinkle with sesame seed and nori strips. Serve with tartar sauce and ponzu sauce on the side.

To make Tartar Sauce, mix together 4 cups mayonnaise; 1/2 cup each roughly chopped capers, roughly chopped cornichons and diced red onion; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and 3 tablespoons Kikkoman Lime Ponzu. (Yield: 6 cups)

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