| Southern Fried Catfish ~ 6 catfish fillets (cleaned and skinned) Group 1 2 cups yellow or white cornmeal 1 cup flour salt & pepper to taste 1/2 tsp cayenne powder Group 2 1 egg 1 cup milk ~~~~~~ **oil for deep frying 1. Combine group 1; mix thoroughly, set aside. 2. Mix group 2; beat lightly. 3. In a deep fryer, heat oil to about 370 degrees. 4. Dip catfish filet into egg mixture; then coat with corn meal and flour mixture. 5. Place catfish in hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes. * If you are doing a fish fry, you will have to add more of the corn flour mixture and egg bath. Keep in mind the ratio of corn flour to flour is 2:1 (2 parts corn flour to 1 part flour). ** You may use a deep frying pan to fry the fish. Never fill the pan with more than half full of oil. As the fish are frying, oil can overflow causing a fire. Hush Puppies Group 1 1 cup yellow corn meal (water ground) 1/2 tsp double-acting baking powder 1/2 tsp salt or to taste optional 2 tbsp minced onion Group 2 1 egg 1/4 cup milk 1. Combine group 1 together. Beat group 2 together; then mix with group 1. 2. Form into finger-shaped balls. Deep fry in 370 degree oil until golden brown. |
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