Fried Fish With Vodka and Beer Batter

Name: Fried Fish With Vodka and Beer Batter
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds (about 4 large fillets) turbot, sole or flounder; Salt and black pepper; 1 1/4 cups white rice flour, plus more for dusting; 2 to 3 quarts vegetable oil, for deep-frying; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/4 cups vodka; 1 1/4 cups lager beer

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Total: 45 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Harold McGee

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1 1/2 pounds (about 4 large fillets) turbot, sole or flounderSalt and black pepper1 1/4 cups white rice flour, plus more for dusting2 to 3 quarts vegetable oil, for deep-frying1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 1/4 cups vodka1 1/4 cups lager beer

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Step 1

Rinse fish fillets, and dry with paper towels. Season well with salt and pepper, and dust with rice flour, shaking off any extra. Set aside.

Step 2

Place a wide, deep pan over medium heat. Add oil to a depth of at least 1 1/2 inches, and bring to 375 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. In a medium bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 cups rice flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Slowly stir in the vodka and beer to make a batter. (Don’t make batter ahead of time, or the bubbles from the lager will be lost.)

Step 3

Dip one fillet into batter to coat it completely, then lower into hot oil. Repeat with other fillets, working in batches if needed. When undersides of fillets are golden brown, after 1 or 2 minutes, turn, and brown other sides, a minute or two. Lift from oil, drain and serve.