Many a happy lunchtimes have been spent chatting over batter fried fish and a large green salad. Its a great dish when you feel like a special meal. Its so easy to make . Just make sure you are all ready when its time to dip the fish in and you can sure to get a yummy flaky crisp covering on the delicately cooked fish. During my Newcastle stay , we often ate a leisurely lunch with ready to make soups and fried fish. You get cheaper white fish at supermarkets and this is how special meal can be economical .
oil for frying , 1 1/2 cup plain flour, 3tsp baking powder , 500ml chilled soda / beer , 4 fillets of firm white fish
Heat the oil in a deep fryer .
Whisk the baking powder into the chilled flour, along with ½ tsp salt, and then quickly whisk in the cold soda until you have a thick paste. This needs to be done just before you cook the fish.
Quickly Dip your fish into the batter and then carefully lower it into the hot oil, and agitate the frying basket to prevent the fish sticking to it. This will also give the batter a more interesting texture. Do this one or two pieces at a time: don't overcrowd the fryer.
Cook the fish for about 4–6 minutes, depending on size, keeping a watchful eye on it; it should be crisp and golden. Lift out of the oil and drain on kitchen paper then serve immediately.
Best eaten with overcooked mushy peas seasoned with just salt and pepper and with mayonnaise, just the way the British do.
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