Long John Silver'S Batter Dipped Fish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. soybean oil
2 lb. fresh cod fillets
1 1/3 c. self-rising flour
1 c. water
1 egg
2 tsp. granulated sugar
2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Heat the oil in a deep pan to about 400\u00b0.
Cut the fish into approximately 7 x 2-inch wedges.
With a mixer, blend the flour, water, egg, sugar and salt. Dip each fillet into the batter, coating generously. Quickly drop into the oil.
Fry each fillet until dark golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Remove from the oil and place on paper towel or metal rack to drain.
Makes 4 to 6 fillets.