Crispy Hake recipe

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.

Pat the hake fillets dry with paper towels to reduce water content.

Season the fillets with salt, portuguese chicken spice, ground black pepper, and turmeric, rubbing it in evenly.

Set the seasoned fillets aside to rest.

In a bowl, mix cake flour with baking powder and a little salt.

Add crushed garlic to the flour mixture and mix well.

Pour in sparkling water to the flour mixture and mix until desired consistency is reached.

Dip each seasoned fillet into the batter, then carefully lay it in hot oil for shallow frying.

Fry the fillets for about 3-5 minutes, allowing the bottom to crisp up before flipping.

Once cooked through, drain the fillets on a rack to remove excess oil.

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