Crispy Fish Batter
This Crispy Fish Batter is absolutely light and delicious with just a hint of spice
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 600 gram hake fillets about 5 pieces
- 1 cup cake wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cajun spice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 large egg
- 200 ml cold soda water
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add the soda water and mix using a whisk and add the egg. Whisk until the batter is smooth
- Allow the batter to stand for 10 minutes
- Pat the fish dry with some paper towels. Heat the oil on medium to high heat. If your oil is not hot enough the batter will soak in the oil. You can drop some batter in the oil and if it rises immediately then you know the oil is hot enough. Alternatively you can use a thermometer and cook them once your oil reaches a temperature of 175 degrees Celsius.
- Dredge each piece of fish in the batter and place in the oil. Fry both sides until golden brown and crisp. Do not let the batter brown too quickly or the inside won't be cooked
- Drain on a paper towel and serve immediately with lemon wedges
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying the fish. Fry one or two pieces at a time
- Ensure your soda water is refrigerator cold when making the batter, this will ensure a crisp batter
- If you want a spicy fish you can add some chilli flakes to the batter. You can add paprika or chilli powder and some garlic powder if you don't have cajun spice