Basic Deep Fried Fish Whole Coatings Food

FISHERMAN'S CRISPY COATING

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cereal, flour, cornmeal and seasonings. Dip the fish fillets into egg mixture, then coat with cereal mixture., In a large skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil over medium-high heat. Fry the fillets for 5-7 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

FISH COATING MIX

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients. This may be stored in an airtight container in the freezer. Mix before using to redistribute the seasonings.
• To make fried fish; dip fish in buttermilk, then roll in coating mix. Heat approximately 3" oil in a large skillet to 375°F Fry one piece at a time until golden brown, 4-6 minutes.

PAN FRIED FISH

Steps:

• Heat a heavy pan over medium high heat.
• Season fish on meat side with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge fish in flour and shake off excess. When pan is good and hot, add Canola oil followed immediately by 1 tablespoon butter. As soon as foaming subsides, place fish in pan with the skin side down. Jiggle pan for the first 10 seconds to keep the fish from sticking. Cook until golden crust forms on meat. Carefully turn fish away from you and again jiggle pan for the first few seconds. Cook until skin turns golden brown. Remove to a warm plate.
• Pour out the cooking fat, add remaining butter and quickly fry the capers. Remove pan from the heat, add lemon juice to pan and swirl. Pour sauce over the fish and serve.

BASIC DEEP-FRIED FISH, IN PIECES: COATINGS I

Steps:

• a. Dredge fish in cornstarch or flour. b. Coat fish with a paste made by blending cornstarch and cold water. c. Dip fish in a mixture made of egg, beaten soy sauce and salt. Then dredge lightly in cornstarch. d. Dip fish in any of the batter mixtures in Basic Deep-Fried Fish, In Pieces: Coatings II.The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.

BASIC DEEP-FRIED FISH, WHOLE

Steps:

• 1. Have fish cleaned and scaled, but left whole. Wash then dry well with paper toweling. Score on each side with 3 diagonal slashes. Rub lightly with salt. 2. Cover fish with any of the Basic Deep-Fried Fish, Whole: Coatings. 3. Heat oil. (Use enough to cover fish completely.) Add fish and deep-fry until done, 8 to 15 minutes, depending on size. (Allow about 1 minute on each side over high heat, about 4 minutes on each side over medium heat, and about 1 minute on each side over high heat again.) Drain on paper toweling. 4. Serve hot with a sweet-and-pungent or Five Willow Sauce, a soy sauce dip or pepper-salt mix (see Seasonings and Sauces).The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.

BASIC DEEP-FRIED FISH, WHOLE: COATINGS

Steps:

• a. Dredge fish in cornstarch to coat. b. Dip fish in beaten egg. Dredge in flour to coat. c. Coat fish with a paste made of cornstarch and flour, and sherry to thin. d. Coat fish with a batter made of egg, lightly beaten, and flour. e. Omit salt. Coat fish with a batter made as follows: combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt then add egg, lightly beaten, and oil or lard.The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.