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Ingredients
- vegetable oil for deep-frying
- 300g/11oz plain flour
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 900g/2lb cod fillets
- 2 eggs
- 250ml/9fl oz milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oil in a deep-fryer or
wok to 180°C/350°F (test by
frying a small cube of bread; it
should brown in 30 seconds). - In a bowl, mix together the flour,
salt and baking powder. Dredge
the cod fillets in the flour mixture,
shaking off any excess. Reserve the
remaining mixture. - Lightly beat the eggs with the milk
and olive oil. Mix in the reserved
flour mixture and beat until smooth. - Dip the cod fillets into the batter,
and deep-fry until crunchy and
golden brown. Drain on kitchen
paper, and serve straight away
