Deep-fried fish

serves 6
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
• 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.