Batter for fried fish?

LilacLillie

I used to make a LOVERLY fish batter when my kids were young, but then went all healthy, and lost the receipe.
I remember I only used the whites (I think I remember!), and vaguely beer...............or was it one or the other. Oh dear.
Can anyone recommend a nice home made crispy, crunchy fish batter. I still have 2 nice fillets of the Tesco TMF cod, want to use it on Monday for tea.
LL

astep70uk

I make mine with equal quantities of plain flour and ice cold water - eg one cup of flour and one cup of water. If using this quantity I also add 1 tsp baking powder. I also add a splash of vinegar of lemon juice. You can also substitute the water for beer which I've done sucessfully. Hope this helps

comping_cat

8oz plain flour,
half pint cold beer,
3 heaped teaspoons baking powder.
Whisk the ingredients, dip the fish in a little flour, then into the batter and then fry, its delicious!!!
Catherine x

moggins

6 8 ounce cod fillet portions, boned
squeeze of lemon juice
salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces self raising flour, sieved
1/2 pint lager

Preheat the fryer oil to 350F. Leaving the skin on the cod fillets holds the fillet together when it's passed through the batter and placed in the oil. Squeeze a little lemon juice over each fillet and season with salt and pepper. These can now be lightly floured before making the batter. Make the batter: place the sieved flour into a large bowl. Whisk in three quarters of the lager. At this point check the consistency of the batter: it should be very thick, almost too thick. If it appears to be gluey, whisk in a little more lager to loosen slightly. Season with a pinch of salt. The cod fillets can now be passed, one at a time, through the batter mix. It's best to hold the fillet at the thin end between thumb and forefinger. Coat the fish in batter and lift from the bowl. Some of the batter will begin to fall away slowly. If the batter falls away too quickly, it means it's too thin, in which case add a teaspoon or two more of flour. Don't allow too much of the batter to fall off before placing in the deep hot oil. Submerge only an inch at a time and, once three quarters of the fish is in, the batter will lift the fillet, floating the fish. Submerge the remaining fillet in the same way, being careful not to burn your fingers. Allow to cook for 2 to 3 minutes before turning the fish over. At this point the fish will not be golden brown but the batter will have sealed. Cook until golden brown all around. A thick slice of cod will take up to 12 minutes to cook, an average fillet 9 to 10 minutes. Once cooked, remove from the oil and drain on paper towel. Sprinkle with salt and serve.

mp7125

My batter recipe:
8 oz plain flour
1 tsp dried yeast
1 tsp mustard flour
1 egg
½ tsp sugar
½ tsp salt

Whisk all together with tepid water and leave to stand for 1 hour.

When ready to fry dip fish pieces in seasoned flour then batter, deep fry until golden. You can also make onion rings with this batter they come out lovely and crispy but very fattening.

LilacLillie

Thanks everyone! Will try one out on Monday.
LL

skintmostofthetime

My mum used to batter her own fish but I never got the recipe - anyone know ? Is it just seasoned flour and water? My husb reckons it's got egg in - but that's yorkshire surely?

odds-n-sods

you could try this one: http://www.deliaonline.com/articles/food/basic-fish-batter,1415,AR.html

moanymoany

The wonderful BeRo cook book gives the ace of all batters. Use it for fish, tripe (their suggestion!), potatoes (Just so delish) and onion rings also delish.

Take plain flour, season and mix with water to a stiff batter. Coat whatever you are frying and put in deep, hot oil and cook until brown and crisp.

See, you were right first time! :dance:

skintmostofthetime

Sorry - time is too short so only get here once in a while. Grateful for help .
Ta very much.

kittykat500

Earlier this week Heston Blumenthal recommended leaving the batter mixture a little lumpy to increase the crispness of the batter. He did other things like use a soda bottle to increase the fizz - but who can be ar5ed to do that!