Moroccan Fried Whiting Food

MOROCCAN FRIED WHITING FISH

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Wash each fish, checking to be sure the stomach cavities are clean; drain thoroughly.
• Sprinkle the fish with about 2 teaspoons of the Moroccan Fish Spice, and a little bit of salt if desired. Alternatively, season the fish to taste with a light sprinkling of salt and pepper.
• Place the seasoned whiting in a colander set in a deep bowl and cover tightly; leave in the fridge until ready to cook. (The fish can be prepped up to this point and then refrigerated for up to a day.)
• When ready to fry, place the flour on a plate or shallow dish. Lightly coat the fish with the flour, shaking off the excess, and set aside in a single layer on a tray.
• Pour enough vegetable oil into a frying pan to fully coat the bottom, and heat for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat.
• Cook the fish in batches, turning only once, until light to medium golden on both sides. Do not crowd the pan. Add a little more oil if needed. For very small whiting, the frying will only be several minutes on each side. For larger whiting, you might find it takes up to 7 to 8 minutes on each side.
• Transfer the fish to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
• Then transfer the fish to a serving platter. Serve room temperature or warm, with lemon wedges on the side, if desired.

MOROCCAN FRIED WHITING

Steps:

• Combine the cumin, turmeric, paprikas, and 1/2 tsp pepper in a small bowl.
• Sprinkle the fish with about 2 tsp of the spice mixture and a little salt if desired. The fish can be covered overnight or cooked immediately.
• When ready to fry, lightly coat the fish in flour, shake off the excess, and lay in a single layer on a tray.
• Pour enough oil in a frying pan to coat the bottom and heat over medium heat.
• Cook the fish in batches, turning only once, until golden brown on both sides.
• Transfer the fish to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Serve warm or at room temperature with lemon wedges.

WHITING

Steps:

• work flour, baking powder and eggs together, (if too thick, add some milk).
• clean the fish and cut into strips.
• dip into the flour and then into the batter mixture and fry in very hot oil.
• serve with any sauce of your choice.