Peixe empanado na cerveja

Ingredientes

• 1 c unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
• 1/4 tsp turmeric ((optional, for color))
• 1 c beer
• 2 lb fish fillets ((cod or haddock) 1/2 thick fillets patted dry, cut into 2-3 inch pieces)
• Oil ((for pan frying))
• Malt vinegar
• Tartar sauce

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Mix dry batter ingredients together.

2. 2

   Add enough beer to form a smooth batter.

3. 3

   Pour ½ inch of oil into a cast iron skillet. Heat the oil to 375F. (Or until a little batter dropped into the oil sizzles and turns golden in 2 minutes.)

4. 4

   Dip the fish pieces in the batter, coating well.

5. 5

   Place battered fish pieces into the hot oil, being careful not to crowd them.

6. 6

   Cook the fish for 2-3 minutes per side. (The fish is done when the pieces are golden and firm.)

7. 7

   Remove the fried fish to a plate lined with paper towels. Continue with the remaining fish.