re: #853 Surabaya Stew

It ‘twas yummy! Fish and chips is even yummier, but every time I attempt to relive the experience at home isn’t like the real thing; sounds like you had better success with it. Fortunately, I have this place close to where I usually am, so I can cheat and eat the real (if somewhat pricey) thing!

Well, I’ve never been to the UK so I’m not sure what the real thing would be like.
BUT it is all about hot oil, cooking the (hand cut fries) for about 6 min in the microwave then frying twice (once before the fish and then again after the fish) and a good batter.
Cornstarch helps.