About the Recipe
The great British favourite is popular the world over..blossoms available by the can now!!
Ingredients
For the Banana Blossom "Fish":
1 large banana blossom
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup cold sparkling water
Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Chips (French Fries):
4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into thick fries
Salt, to taste
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Preparation
Prepare the Banana Blossom:
Remove the tough outer layers of the banana blossom until you reach the tender, light-colored inner part.
Cut the blossom in half, remove the core, and thinly slice it. You should have long, thin strips resembling fish fillets.
Prepare the Chips:
Rinse the cut potato fries under cold water to remove excess starch.
In a large pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
Fry the potato fries in batches until golden and crispy. Remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels. Season with salt while they're still hot.
Prepare the Batter:
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Slowly add the cold sparkling water to the dry ingredients, whisking until you have a smooth, lump-free batter.
Coat the Banana Blossom:
Dip the banana blossom slices into the batter, making sure they are well coated.
Fry the "Fish":
In the same pot of hot vegetable oil used for the chips, carefully add the battered banana blossom slices in batches.
Fry until golden and crispy, usually about 3-4 minutes per batch.
Remove the fried banana blossom slices and drain them on paper towels.
Serve:
Arrange the banana blossom "fish" and chips on a serving platter.
You can serve the dish with traditional chip shop accompaniments like tartar sauce, mushy peas, or malt vinegar on the side.
Note: Be cautious when frying, as hot oil can be dangerous. Always use a deep, heavy pot and consider using a frying thermometer to monitor the oil temperature. Additionally, you can adjust the seasoning and spices in the batter to suit your taste preferences.
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