Spiced Beer Batter Food

GOLDEN BEER-BATTERED FISH WITH CHIPS

Steps:

• Combine the flour, cornflour, baking powder and turmeric in a large bowl, season, then spoon 1 tbsp onto a plate and set aside. Gradually pour the beer and water into the bowl, stirring with a wooden spoon until you have a smooth, lump-free batter. Leave to rest for 30 mins while you prepare the chips.
• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Boil a large pan of water, then add the chipped potatoes and boil for 2-3 mins until the outsides are just tender but not soft. drain well, then tip onto a large baking tray with the flour, oil and some salt. Gently toss together until all the potatoes are evenly coated and the flour is no longer dusty. Roast for 30 mins, turning occasionally, until the chips are golden and crisp.
• To cook the fish, heat the 1 litre oil in a deep saucepan until a drop of batter sizzles and crisps up straight away. Pat the fish dry with kitchen paper, then toss it in the reserved turmeric flour mix. Shake off any excess, then dip into the batter. Carefully lower each fillet into the hot oil and fry for 6-8 mins - depending on the thickness of the fish - until golden and crisp. Using a large slotted spoon, lift out the fish, drain on kitchen paper, then sprinkle with salt. Serve with the hot chips and Homemade tomato sauce (see 'goes well with').
• Combine the flour, cornflour, baking powder and turmeric in a large bowl, season, then spoon 1 tbsp onto a plate and set aside. Gradually pour the beer and water into the bowl, stirring with a wooden spoon until you have a smooth, lump-free batter. Leave to rest for 30 mins while you prepare the chips.
• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Boil a large pan of water, then add the chipped potatoes and boil for 2-3 mins until the outsides are just tender but not soft. drain well, then tip onto a large baking tray with the flour, oil and some salt. Gently toss together until all the potatoes are evenly coated and the flour is no longer dusty. Roast for 30 mins, turning occasionally, until the chips are golden and crisp.
• To cook the fish, heat the 1 litre oil in a deep saucepan until a drop of batter sizzles and crisps up straight away. Pat the fish dry with kitchen paper, then toss it in the reserved turmeric flour mix. Shake off any excess, then dip into the batter. Carefully lower each fillet into the hot oil and fry for 6-8 mins - depending on the thickness of the fish - until golden and crisp. Using a large slotted spoon, lift out the fish, drain on kitchen paper, then sprinkle with salt. Serve with the hot chips and Homemade tomato sauce (see 'goes well with').

BEER BATTER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and beer in a bowl. Whisk until the batter is smooth then let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature. Heat the oil to 375 degrees F (in a skillet or deep fryer). Preheat oven to 225 degrees F. Dip the chicken into the batter and let any excess drip off. Place in the hot oil, a few pieces at a time - do not crowd the chicken - until cooked through and the coating is golden brown. Place the browned chicken on a baking sheet in the oven to keep warm while you cook the remaining pieces. Serve hot or cold.

CLASSIC BEER BATTER RECIPE FOR DEEP-FRYING

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Combine the egg and beer in a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and paprika.
• Add the seasoned flour to the beer mixture and gently poke at it with a fork until you have a loose, floppy batter with plenty of lumps. Don't stir, whisk, or mix.
• Once the batter is together, dredge and dip the onions right away and add to a pot of hot oil to fry.
• Serve hot and enjoy.

CAJUN STAND-OFF BEER BATTER

Steps:

• Beat flour, cornmeal, lemon pepper, garlic powder, black pepper, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, paprika, thyme, onion powder, and both types of light beer together in a large mixing bowl with a whisk until smooth with the consistency of beer batter; add lemon juice.

BEER BATTER ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Put the flour into a bowl and make a well in the center.
• Pour the beer into the well and whisk until combined.
• Let rest, covered for 1 hour.
• Peel onions and cut crosswise 1/3 inch thick and separate into rings.
• Dust the onion rings with the additional flour, shaking off the excess, and coat them with the batter.
• Working in batches, fry the onion rings in 2 inches of preheated 370 degrees, oil until they are golden.
• Transfer them with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and sprinkle them with salt to taste.

BEER BATTER FISH AND SPICY CHIPS WITH LEMON-HABANERO TARTAR SAUCE AND SERRANO VINEGAR

Steps:

• Preheat a deep-fryer or a deep pot filled halfway with oil to 375 degrees F.
• Whisk together the flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and beer in a large bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes. Fold in the eggs. Batter should be thin.
• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
• Season the fish with salt and pepper. Dredge fish in the additional flour, tap off the excess, and then dip the fish in the batter to coat. Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven. Serve with Serrano Vinegar drizzled over top, Spicy Chips on the side, and Lemon-Habanero Tartar Sauce for dipping.
• Bring vinegar to a simmer in small saucepan. Add the chiles and salt, remove from the heat, and transfer to a glass bottle or jar. Let sit at room temperature for at least 8 hours. Strain.
• Place the potato slices in a bowl of cold water. Let stand 15 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again. Pat dry with paper towels.
• Heat enough oil to come 4 inches up the sides of a large deep saucepan to 370 degrees F.
• Mix together the salt, ancho powder, and chile de arbol powder together in a bowl.
• Add the potatoes to the hot oil in batches and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and immediately season each batch with some of the spice mixture and some of the chopped cilantro. Serve hot.
• Bring the lemon juice to a boil over high heat in a small saucepan and cook until reduced to 1/2 cup. Let cool.
• Combine about 2 tablespoons of the cooled reduced lemon juice, mayonnaise, anchovies, habanero, cornichons, and capers in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add more lemon juice, to taste, if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

BEER BATTER FRIED SPICY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat 1-1/2 inches oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350ºF.
• Lightly coat shrimp with 1/4 cup baking mix and crushed red pepper.
• Combine 1 cup baking mix and remaining ingredients, except tartar sauce, in a bowl.
• Beat with a hand beater until batter is smooth and thin. (If batter is too thick, stir in additional beer, 1 tablespoon at a time, until of desired consistency.).
• Dip shrimp into batter, letting excess drip into bowl.
• Place shrimp in hot oil and fry about 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
• Sprinkle with coconut and serve hot with tartar sauce.