Fish in Batter, Deep-Fried
Description
This simple deep-fried battered fish recipe is a great alternative to store-bought beer snacks. You can serve this fish with all kinds of sauces to suit your taste. Try this recipe—you're sure to love it.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the fish, pat it dry, and remove all bones and skin. Cut into medium strips or cubes, depending on your preference.
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Step 2
2. Lightly salt the fish and set aside. Meanwhile, you can prepare the batter. At the same time, heat the oil. For the batter, sift flour, salt, and baking powder into a deep bowl. Add a little hot pepper and any spices to taste. Whisk the egg separately and pour it into the flour. Mix thoroughly and gradually add beer, whisking the batter until smooth.
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Step 3
3. Coat a piece of fish in cornstarch, then dip it in the batter. Dip it thoroughly so the batter completely covers the fish. If desired, you can omit beer from the deep-fried battered fish recipe and replace it with plain water.
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Step 4
4. Put the fish in the oil. If you don’t have a deep fryer on hand, you can use a small saucepan. The oil must be heated very well.
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Step 5
5. Fish in batter fries quite quickly in a deep fryer at home. As soon as it turns golden brown, you can take it out and put the second batch into the oil.
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Step 6
6. Place the cooked fish on a paper towel, removing any excess oil. That’s it — the most delicious fish is ready. You can taste it and treat your loved ones.