FISH FINGER

 FISH FINGER

Fish Finger is one of the most popular fish recipes in south Asia This fish finger recipe is quick and easy. Once you've tried these mouthwatering fish fingers, you'll never buy fish sticks again!

PREPARATION TIME: 20 mins        COOKING TIME: 15 mins        SERVING: 6

INGREDIENTS

Fish fingers boneless 500 gm 
Juice of 2 lemons  
Crushed red chilies 1 tbsp
Ground coriander 1/2 tbsp 
Salt to taste 
All-purpose flour 1 cup
Water 1/2 cup
Ginger & garlic, minced 2 tbsp
Cumin seeds 1 tsp
Fresh mint chopped 2 tbsp 
Oil, for deep-frying 
Lemon wedges, for serving

METHOD

• Rinse the fish strips clean and pat dry with paper towels. 
• Transfer the fillets to a bowl and pour the lemon juice over top. 
• Sprinkle on the ground coriander and season with salt. 
• Marinate for an hour in the refrigerator.  
• Remove the fish fillets from the marinade and place on paper towels to remove any excess marinade.  
• Combine the flour and water in a medium bowl to make a smooth paste of coating consistency. 
• Add the ginger, garlic, cumin seeds, crushed red chilies, ground coriander and mint, and season with salt. 
• Heat the oil in a wok or a deep-frying pan over medium heat. 
• Toss the fish fingers into the flour mixture, and fry until golden brown and crisp, about 6 minutes. 
• Remove with a spoon and drain on a paper towel. 
• Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot with lemon wedges and ketchup.