Batter Fried Fish for Chinese Preps

Batter Fried fish is used in Chinese Preparations. You can pre-prep. the Batter Fried Fish for Chinese Preps for later use in your Indo-chinese dishes.

Serves: A Family of Four

Prep. Time: 10 Mins. + 30 Mins. (marination)

Cooking Time: 10 Mins.

Fish:

• Boneless Sea Bass Fillet or other (cubed) – 300 gms.
• Lime – 1 medium
• Ginger-Garlic Paste – 1 tsp.
• Salt – 1 tsp.

Batter:

• Egg – 1
• Corn Flour – 2 tbsp.
• Maida (APF) – 2 tbsp.
• Ginger-Garlic Paste – ½ tbsp.
• Salt – ½ tsp.
• Oil – for deep frying

Step 1:     Wash the fish and rub it with lemon juice and ginger-garlic paste and keep it in the refrigerator to marinate for ½ an hour.

Step 2:     Mix the ingredients listed under batter to make a batter of coating consistency. Add 1 or 2 tbsp. water if needed.

Step 3:     Dip the fish in the batter and deep fry. Make sure the oil is hot and fry 3 to 4 pieces at a time, for 1 to 2 minutes on medium heat. When done the fish should be white and flaky and not pink on the inside. Keep this aside to add to a sauce of your choice.