For the mushy peas:
12 ounces green dried peas, split
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 tablespoons butter, softened
Salt
Freshly ground
black peppercorns
For the fries:
2 1⁄4 lbs. white potatoes, peeled
8 cups vegetable oil,
for deep-frying
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon onion powder
or onion salt
For the fish:
4 large white fish fillets,
approximately 2 lbs., such
as cod or haddock, skinless,
pin-boned
1 cup flour
1 large egg, beaten
12 fluid ounces beer, chilled
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste To serve:
2 gherkins pickles, sliced lengthwise
2 lemons
Sprig curly parsley
