14/10/2026
ππ TONIGHTβS SUPPER: CRISPY HAKE & CHIPS WITH PICK N PAY! ππ
Bring a South African favourite to your supper table! π Golden, crispy battered hake, fluffy chips and a creamy homemade tartare sauce β a delicious way to bring the family together tonight! β€οΈπ½οΈ
Find your supper ingredients at Pick n Pay and letβs get cooking! π©βπ³
π CRISPY HAKE & CHIPS WITH QUICK TARTARE SAUCE
β±οΈ 35 minutes | π½οΈ Serves 4 | π Easy
π INGREDIENTS
β’ 4 medium hake fillets
β’ 250g plain flour
β’ 10g baking powder
β’ 5g salt, plus a pinch for seasoning
β’ 2g black pepper, plus a pinch for seasoning
β’ 250ml ice-cold water
β’ 500ml vegetable oil, for shallow-frying
β’ 750g frozen chips
β’ Lemon wedges, to serve (optional) π
π₯£ QUICK TARTARE SAUCE
β’ 200ml mayonnaise
β’ 3 medium gherkins, finely chopped
β’ 15g capers, finely chopped
β’ 15g fresh parsley, chopped
π©βπ³ METHOD
1οΈβ£ Cook the chips in the oven or air fryer according to the packet instructions until golden and crispy.
2οΈβ£ Pat the hake dry with paper towel, then season lightly with salt and pepper.
3οΈβ£ Mix the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the ice-cold water to form a thick batter. Avoid overmixing β a few small lumps are fine!
4οΈβ£ Heat 2β3cm of oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. A small drop of batter should sizzle immediately.
5οΈβ£ Dip the hake into the batter and carefully lower into the oil. Fry in small batches for about 3β4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until golden and cooked through. The fish should be opaque and flake easily. Drain on a wire rack over paper towel.
6οΈβ£ Mix the mayonnaise, gherkins, capers and parsley to make your quick tartare sauce.
7οΈβ£ Serve immediately with the crispy chips, tartare sauce and a squeeze of lemon! πππ
π‘ CRISPY TIP: Keep your batter cold and avoid overcrowding the pan for that delicious golden crunch!
π¬ Whatβs your must-have with fish and chips β tartare sauce, tomato sauce or a splash of vinegar? Tell us below! ππ