How to Fry the Perfect Hake. Crispy Hake Fish Recipe | NIGERIA FOOD VENDOR

hake fillets

🥗Healthier: cod fillets

💰Cheaper: pollock fillets

Cod is a lean alternative, while pollock is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Wash the hake fish two to three times until the water is clean.

Strain the excess liquid from the fish.

Add the fish to a spacious bowl.

Season the fish with salt to your satisfaction.

Heat olive oil until it is very hot.

Add the fish quickly to the hot oil, ensuring the temperature remains high.

Do not stir or flip the fish until one side is brown and dry.

Flip the fish to brown the other side.

Repeat the frying process twice.

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