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FISH BREADING
Breadcrumbs in a can or make them yourself using salted crackers,
cereals, stale bread, graham crackers, and whatever your imagination
wants. You can also add sesame seeds, poppy seeds, herbs and many other
ingredients to flavor the breading.
BREADING FISH
Extra fine white cracker crumbs or store bought
Cracker Meal
4 lbs fish
2 beaten eggs
3 T milk
Vegetable oil or shortening
Put crumbs in a shallow dish or plastic bag.
Combine the eggs and milk in a shallow bowl. Dip the fish into the
mixture and shake off the excess. Roll or shake the fish in the crumbs a
few pieces at a time, until evenly coated. Let stand several minutes for
coating to adhere. For extra crispy coating, repeat the steps above.
CORNMEAL COATING
Serves 3-4
*A less concentrated cornmeal coating
1 egg
1 T water
1/2 c flour
1/2 c cornmeal
dash salt and pepper
COUNTRY-FRIED
Serves 4
* A thin crunchy coating
1# fish fillets
1/3 c evaporated milk, undiluted
3/4 c fine cracker crumbs
oil
Pat dry with paper towels. Cut fillets crosswise into 3" pieces.
In shallow dish, dip into evaporated milk, then in another dish dip
in cracker crumbs. Carefully drop into hot oil and fry about
1 1/2-2 minutes until golden. Serve hot.
CRACKER-COATED
Serves 3-4
*Crispy coating with golden color
1/2 c flour
dash salt and pepper
1/2 c milk
3/4 c finely crushed cracker crumbs or 20 saltine crackers
In shallow dishes, dip fillets in seasoned flour,
then in milk, then in cracker crumbs.
CRISPY BEER-BATTER
Servings 3-4
*Beautiful golden batter that's crispy on the
outside
1 c flour
1 t baking powder
1 t salt
1 T cooking oil
1 c flat beer
ENGLISH-STYLE
Serves 3-4
1# fillets
1/4 c flour
dash salt and pepper
1/4 c flour
1 egg slightly beaten
1/3 c milk
1/3 c flour
oil
Soak if not freshly caught in your choice of soaks. I use soda,
beer, milk or anything. Soak for about 20 minutes. Cut into serving
size pieces.
Pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper
and dip in only 1/4 flour. In another dish mix egg - 1/3 c flour.
Dip fish into batter and fry for 3 minutes or until done. Drain
and serve hot.
SANDY'S BEER
BATTER
1st bowl
1 c flour
t seasoned salt
2nd bowl
1 egg
1 c flat beer
1 c Bisquick
1 c milk
Dip fish into the 1st bowl then the second bowl and deep fry in oil.
Sandy says, "It works good for me!"
This recipe is submitted from Sandy Greif, my sister- in-law. Thanks,
Sandy!
TEMPURA BATTER
Yield: 4 c for about 6 servings
*Ice water gives this batter a lacy effect
*Use this batter as soon as it is mixed
1 egg yolk
2 c ice water
1/8 t baking soda
1 2/3 c flour
In medium bowl, combine egg yolk - soda. Stir in
flour and mix well with wooden spoon.
WALNUT-CRUSTED FISH
Serves 3-4
1/2 c soft bread crumbs
1/2 c walnuts
1/2 c flour
1/2 t salt
1 egg
2 T milk
Combine crumbs and walnuts in blender; turn on
high speed and blend until mixture resembles
fine crumbs.
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