Battered Fryed Fish

 

Ingredients:

1 pint Peanut, canola or vegetable oil, for deep frying   2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning 1 large egg, lightly beaten 12-ounc) can cold soda water 1/2 cup rice flour, for dredging 6–8 cod or haddock fillets   malt vinegar tartar sauce

Directions:

 Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375°F.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and egg. Pour in the cold soda water and whisk to a smooth batter.

Spread the rice flour on a plate. Dredge the fish pieces in the rice flour and then dip them into the batter, letting the excess drip off.

Fry the fish for 4 to 5 minutes until crispy and brown. Remove the fish and drain well on paper towels.  Season lightly with salt, serve with malt vinegar and tartar sauce.

 

Yields

4-6 servings