This is my mothers recipe well I got it from her not to say that it is hers sadly we have never bonded over the making of food..the eating of but never the making..she was reluctant to hand over but then I pulled out the grand kid card and wel here it is so quick and easy my boys love it.
Beer Battered fish
What you will need:
- 225g (1 1/2 cups) self-raising flour
- 1 egg, lightly whisked
- 375ml (1 1/2 cups) chilled light beer
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil, to deep-fry
- 8 (about 120g each) white fish fillets (such as flathead or whiting)
- Sea salt flakes, to serve
- Lemon wedges, to serve
How to:
- Place flour in a bowl. Add the egg and stir to combine. Gradually whisk in the beer until batter is smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to rest.
- Add enough vegetable oil to a large saucepan to reach a depth of 8cm. Heat to 190°C over high heat (when oil is ready a cube of bread will turn golden brown in 10 seconds). Dip 2 pieces of fish, 1 at a time, into batter to coat. Drain off excess. Deep-fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Repeat, in 3 more batches, with remaining fish and batter, reheating oil between batches.
Serve with some home made fries or store bought ones and a salad and a quick dinner.
xx Deb
