How to Cook Beer Battered Catfish with Coleslaw
Catfish are not always available in supermarkets but can be found most of the time in wet market.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time8 minutes mins
Total Time18 minutes mins
Course: Fish Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: beer battered catfish
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 229kcal
Author: Manny
- 1/2 kilo catfish fillet or any other fish fillet, preferably cream dory, sliced into serving portions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour divided
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 2/3 cup beer
- vegetable oil for frying
- 2 cups coleslaw see recipe below
- lemon wedges for garnishing
Coleslaw ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup crushed and drained sweetened pineapple
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
How to cook Beer Battered Catfish with Coleslaw:
To make the batter, combine 1/3 cup flour, salt and peppercorn in a bowl.
Slowly add beer while mixing well. Set aside.
Add 1/2 - inch deep cooking oil in a heavy skillet. Heat oil for deep frying.
Place remaining flour on a plate and dredge catfish on at a time.
Dip fish slices batter, and fry in the preheated skillet with oil, about 4 minutes per side or until golden and crisp.
Drain fish on paper towels. Serve with coleslaw and lemon wedges.