{
  "id": 385970,
  "title": "Recipe: Golden beer-battered lingcod with lemon caper tartar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/recipe-golden-beer-battered-lingcod-with-lemon-caper-tartar",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T15:00:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12014554/recipe-golden-beer-battered-lingcod-with-lemon-caper-tartar/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fish and chips is a beloved dish, but achieving the perfect golden batter, tender fish, and tangy tartar sauce can be a challenge. One recipe that simplifies this classic combines B.C. lingcod with a beer-battered coating and a refreshing lemon caper tartar. Caught in the waters off the coast of British Columbia, this firm and mild white fish is an ideal choice for frying, offering a satisfying texture at a reasonable price. The secret to success lies in using ice-cold beer, cornstarch, and careful batter preparation.\n\nTo begin, filet a whole lingcod and season the pieces with salt and white pepper. Pat the fish dry to prevent a soggy batter, then coat it lightly with cornstarch before shaking off excess. In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil to 375°F (190°C) and whisk together a simple batter of flour, rice flour, baking powder, and salt. Dilute this with cold beer for a pourable consistency. Coat the prepared lingcod in the batter, letting excess drip off before frying in small batches for 4-5 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.\n\nServe the hot, crispy lingcod with a chilled lemon caper tartar for an authentic West Coast flavor. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh dill. With this simple recipe, anyone can recreate a restaurant-quality fish and chips experience at home.",
  "summary": "Fish and chips is one of those dishes everyone thinks they know, until they have a really good one. Crisp, golden batter. Steaming hot fish. Cold tartar sauce. Lemon everywhere.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}