Beer battered fish

Ingredients

• 125g flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 230ml beer
• Oil for deep frying
• 4 fish fillets
• Extra flour for coating

Method

• Mix flour, baking powder, salt and beer in a bowl
• Stir until a smooth batter is formed
• Heat oil in heavy bottomed frying fan until very hot
• Coat fish in flour first then in the batter
• Fry the fish for 2 minutes until the batter is crispy and brown all over
• Cook only 1 or two pieces at a time, so you don’t overcrowd the pan
• Remove fish and place on a piece of kitchen paper to drain before serving