My British wife thinks a "yank" cannot make authentic British Fish and Chips...challenge accepted, challenge complete!

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Ingredients

The Fish

• 14 to 16 oz Atlantic cod, center-cut loins, 1 to 1.5 inches thick, cut into two 7 to 8 oz portions
• ½ cup plain flour, for dredging
• Fine sea salt

The Chips

• 2 large russet potatoes
• Fine sea salt

The Frying Medium

• 1 gallon refined groundnut (peanut) oil, or beef tallow, or a 50/50 blend

The Batter

• ¾ cup plain all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup cornstarch or rice flour
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp fine sea salt
• ¾ cup ice-cold British ale (London Pride or ESB)
• 2 tbsp 80-proof vodka

To Serve

• Malt vinegar in a small spray bottle
• Tartar sauce and lemon wedges