Beer batter for fish has been a central component in many great lunch dishes for generations.
It is simple to make, but a small mistake can cost you the perfect crispy beer batter.
How do you make fish batter from scratch?
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Thebatteris the thick dough coating that is seen when making dishes such as pancakes.
Below are the process and tips for a very delicious fried fish batter recipe.
Beer is preferred over water because its bubbles make the batter lighter.
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Furthermore, the alcohol evaporates faster than water.
This lowers the chance of the food being overcooked and results in the perfect crispy fish batter.
What beer is best for fish batter?
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The answer to this question depends on the key in of fish you want to use.
For example, beer battered hake should ideally be treated differently from salmon.
For this, ensure the beer is cold at the start.
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Some recipes recommend you to add ice to the mix, but this will end up watering it down.
If left out, it becomes thin and unusable for the purposes of coating and deep frying.
It also needs to be whisked constantly.
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If done correctly with the help of refrigeration, it can last for up to a few days.
How to make fried fish
This section is on how to combine the two most important components.
For this segment on one of the best fried fish recipes, you will need the following:
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Place your preferred vegetable oil (e.g.
sunflower oil, canola oil) in a roomy pot and onto heat so it gets hot.
Aim for a temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 180 degrees Celsius.
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Heating it this high helps achieve the previously mentioned effect of drastic temperature change (i.e.
cold to hot) for the perfect crunchy end product.
Rinse your fish under running water and pat strips dry with a paper towel.
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Season with salt and pepper or whatever other seasonings you prefer e.g.
chili powder, curry powder, paprika, etc.
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Transfer the fillet strips into the batter for coating.
At this point, verify the mix is cold through whatever means possible.
Roll them around to ensure they are completely coated all the way through with fish batter for deep frying.
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Lift the battered fish fillet strips from the coating and let the excess liquid drain/fall away.
You should want to avoid overcrowding the pot since this causes the temperature of the oil to drop.
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10.
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Transfer into a plate lined with paper towels or brown paper bags to drain any remaining excess oil.
The dish is best served right away while still piping hot.
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