Basic Deep Fried Fish In Pieces Coatings I Recipes

CRISPY BEER BATTER FISH RECIPE

Steps:

• Add oil to a large, heavy bottomed pot or deep fryer till it's about 2 to 3 inches deep. Heat oil to 375 degrees F.
• Meanwhile, cut fish into stick shapes, about 1 inch wide and 3 inches long. Pat dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
• To make the beer batter, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, paprika and seasoned salt. Stir in the lightly beaten egg, then gradually whisk in the beer until the batter forms and is no longer lumpy.
• Quickly dip the fish one piece at a time into the batter, then place in the hot oil. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the fish is a nice golden brown. Drain on a wire rack and enjoy while hot!

MOM'S FRIED FISH

Steps:

• Place eggs and cracker crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip fillets into eggs, then coat with crumbs. Let stand for 5 minutes. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry fillets, a few at a time, for 2 minutes on each side or until fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. Drain on paper towels. , In a small bowl, combine the tartar sauce ingredients. Serve with fish.

CRISPY FRIED FISH

Steps:

• In shallow dish, mix flour and seasoned salt. In medium bowl, beat eggs and beer with whisk. Place bread crumbs in large resealable food-storage plastic bag.
• In electric skillet or deep fryer, heat about 2 inches oil to 350°F. Coat both sides of fish fillets with flour mixture, then dip in beer mixture, letting excess drip back into bowl. Place 1 or 2 pieces of fish at a time in plastic bag with bread crumbs; seal bag and shake to coat completely.
• Fry fish in batches in hot oil about 4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

BASIC DEEP-FRIED FISH, IN PIECES: COATINGS I

Steps:

• a. Dredge fish in cornstarch or flour. b. Coat fish with a paste made by blending cornstarch and cold water. c. Dip fish in a mixture made of egg, beaten soy sauce and salt. Then dredge lightly in cornstarch. d. Dip fish in any of the batter mixtures in Basic Deep-Fried Fish, In Pieces: Coatings II.The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.

FISH COATING MIX

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients. This may be stored in an airtight container in the freezer. Mix before using to redistribute the seasonings.
• To make fried fish; dip fish in buttermilk, then roll in coating mix. Heat approximately 3" oil in a large skillet to 375°F Fry one piece at a time until golden brown, 4-6 minutes.

BASIC DEEP-FRIED FISH, WHOLE: COATINGS

Steps:

• a. Dredge fish in cornstarch to coat. b. Dip fish in beaten egg. Dredge in flour to coat. c. Coat fish with a paste made of cornstarch and flour, and sherry to thin. d. Coat fish with a batter made of egg, lightly beaten, and flour. e. Omit salt. Coat fish with a batter made as follows: combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt then add egg, lightly beaten, and oil or lard.The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.