500g skinless fish fillets, such as haddock, cod or hake, cut into goujon-sized pieces
3–4 tbsp plain flour, plus 75g for the batter
200ml cold beer
Lemon wedges, to serve
For the Rosti Potato Cakes
600g waxy potatoes, peeled
1 tablespoon rapeseed oil
Sea salt and ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
For the Pea Mash
1 tablespoon butter
200g frozen peas
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
A handful of mint leaves
Method
Step-by-step Method for Goujons with Pea Mash and Rosti Potato Cakes
Preheat your oven to 120°C (to keep components warm for serving).
Peel the waxy potatoes and grate them using a coarse grater.
Squeeze excess water from grated potatoes using a clean kitchen towel.
Season grated potatoes with sea salt and ground black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon rapeseed oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
Add grated potatoes in small handfuls, pressing each into a flat cake shape.
Cook potato cakes until golden brown on one side, about 5 minutes.
Flip each cake, add 1 tablespoon butter to pan and cook until second side is golden and cooked through, about 5 more minutes.
Transfer finished rosti cakes to a baking tray and keep warm in the oven.
Bring a small pot of water to a boil for the peas.
Add frozen peas and cook for 2–3 minutes until tender.
Drain peas and transfer to a bowl.
Add 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, and a handful of mint leaves to peas.
Mash peas using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some texture.
Season pea mash with sea salt and black pepper to taste; keep warm.
Prepare three shallow bowls: one with 3–4 tablespoons flour, one with 75g flour mixed with 200ml cold beer (to form a smooth batter), and one empty for dredging.
Pat the fish goujons dry with a paper towel.
Dredge fish pieces lightly in dry flour, shaking off excess.
Dip each piece into the beer batter, allowing excess to drip off.
Heat sunflower or rapeseed oil in a deep frying pan to 180°C (test with a bit of batter—it should sizzle and float).
Fry battered goujons in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
Drain goujons on paper towels, season lightly with sea salt.
Plate each serving with a bed of pea mash, a rosti potato cake, and several hot goujons on top.
Garnish with lemon wedges and a few extra mint leaves for brightness.
Serve immediately for maximum crispness and freshness.