Catfish: Battered Catfish & Chips
Source of Recipe
Southern Living (posted to recipecircus by catgurrl)
List of Ingredients
4 large baking potatoes
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1 (12-oz.) bottle dark beer
Vegetable oil
1-1/4 tsp salt, divided
3/4 tsp pepper, divided
4 (6-ounce) catfish fillets
Malt vinegarRecipe
1. Cut potatoes into paper-thin slices. Combine potatoes and (cold) water to cover in a large bowl; set aside.
2. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients. Add beer, whisking until smooth. Cover and chill for 1 hour, if desired.
3. Drain potatoes well. Pour oil to a depth of 1-1/2 inches into a heavy skillet; heat to 375 degrees (F). Fry potatoes, in 4 batches, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Keep warm.
4. Sprinkle fish with remaining salt and pepper. Dip fish in batter; carefully add to skillet and fry, 2 fillets at a time, 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden.
Serve with chips and malt vinegar.
Makes 4 servings.
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