Mackerel tempura dippers

plate 2 people
clock 20

Ingredients:

  • 1 mackerel, butterflied and chopped into fingers
  • 1 tbsp plain flour
  • For the batter
  • 85 g plain flour
  • 150-200 ml sparkling water
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of seaweed salt
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • For the sauce
  • 50ml soy sauce
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • ½ tsp honey
  • 1 spring onion, finely sliced
  • ½ tsp sesame seeds
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes

 

Method:

  1. Slice your fish into small fingers sized portions and dust with some flour.
  2. Make your batter by whisking the flour, baking powder, salt and sparkling water together into a smooth bubbly batter.
  3. Heat your oil to 180˚C and then dip the floured fish into the batter and then gently place a few pieces at a time into the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 mins until golden brown.
  4. Drain on a sheet on kitchen roll to remove excess oil and serve with a simple soy dipping sauce.