Beer-battered fish and cheese fries

Ingredients:

• 2 packages of 350 g. frozen cod in beer batter
• 1 package (800 g) of frozen French fries
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp. premium flour
• 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 1.5 tsp mustard powder
• 3/4 cup beer
• 0.5 cups low-fat cream (10%)
• A little hot sauce
• 2 cups grated cheddar
• 3 tbsp. l. chopped chives
• Lemon wedges, for serving
• Malt vinegar, for serving

Preparation:

1. Position oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Place the cod in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place the fries in a single layer on another baking sheet. Bake, tossing the fries and rotating the baking sheets halfway through, until the cod and fries are golden and crispy, about 16 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour, smoked paprika, mustard powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add the beer, cream, and hot sauce and bring to a simmer; simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar until completely melted.
3. Divide the cod and fries among 4 plates. Top the fries with half the cheese sauce and chives. Serve with lemon wedges, malt vinegar, and the remaining sauce.