Mamas Fried Fish Food

MAMA'S FRIED FISH

Steps:

• 1. Cut fish filets into serving sized pieces. Mix together the cornmeal, pepper, and salt. Dredge the fish filets in the cornmeal, making sure they are well coated. Set aside on waxed paper.
• 2. Heat cooking oil to about 365°. Fry a few pieces of the fish at a time, turning only once. The coating will not turn brown, but should be a nice dark golden color. Place fried fish on paper towel-lined plate and keep warm in oven while making the hushpuppies.
• 3. Take the leftover cornmeal and add the onion and egg to it. Stir in enough cornbread mix to make a thick batter that holds its shape when dropped from a spoon. (Please note that the cornbread mix used here is different from the plain cornmeal used for the fish coating.)
• 4. Fry the hushpuppies in the same oil that was used to cook the fish, a few at a time, so as not to cause the oil temperature to cool. Turn once.
• 5. Serve this meal with Cole slaw, baked beans, and homemade biscuits. This was a favorite of mine growing up.

MAMA'S FRIED CATFISH

Steps:

• Mix the flour, seasoned salt, pepper, and cornmeal.
• Cover both sides of the catfish with the mix.
• Fry in about a tablespoon of oil in frying pan until both sides are golden brown and crispy.

MAMA'S FRY BAKES ( ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES)

Steps:

• If not using yeast, omit step 6. The dough can be rolled out and fried immediately.
• Mix together the flour, salt, baking powder and yeast.
• Rub in the shortening.
• Add sufficient water to the flour mixture to make a smooth dough.
• Knead dough lightly until smooth.
• Cover with a damp cloth and leave dough to relax for ½ hr).
• After dough has rested for ½ hour, divide and shape into 12 balls.
• Roll each ball of dough on a lightly floured surface, to 1/4 " thick and 3 1/2" round.
• Fry in hot oil until brown on both sides.
• Put on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
• These freeze well and can be reheated in the microwave.