Tempura fish nuggets
Background
Tempura is Japanese coating, used for vegetables and seafood. The secret of  the perfect tempura is to have extremely cold batter and very hot oil - this will result in crispy light coating. You can use ice cold water or handful of crushed ice. For these tempura fish nuggets I used a thicker coating, so the batter is a bit thicken than usual. Just add more ice or cold water if you want a lighter version. They are perfect party nibbles or make lovely appetizers at a dinner party.
Ingredients
- 2 white fish fillets (cod or haddock)
- For the tempura batter:
- 70g plain flour
- 30g cornflour
- 1 pinch of salt
- 50 ml cold sparkling water
- 100 ml ice cold water
- 1 egg or 1 Tbsp mayo, optional
Instructions
- Sift the flours and salt into a bowl and put this in the fridge for 30 minutes. Make sure the water and sparkling water are very cold too.
- Cut the fish into approx. 6cm pieces. Season them with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the oil in a pan or in deep-fryer to 180°C.
- Pour the water or crushed iced and sparkling water into a bowl. Add the egg or mayo, if used.
- Add the flour and cornflour gradually, while mixing constantly with a wooden spoon. Don’t whisk or overmix it!
- Test the oil with a drop of batter - if it sizzles and floats, it’s ready.
- Coat the fish pieces first in some cornflour, then dip them in the batter.
- Carefully put them in the oil and fry until crispy and light gold.
- Place them on a plate, lined with paper kitchen towel.
- Serve immediately with dips or sauces.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Appetizer - Nibbles & Bites - Quick & Easy - Snacks
- Cuisines: - Japanese
- Occasions: - Parties
- Ingredients: - White fish
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Semi-vegetarian
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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