The Luo people of Kenya refer to tilapia as brain food, and credit it for their keen intelligence. Tilapia is a mildly flavored and easy to cook fish, and is perfect for preparing a "Southern" style fry. Add some cabbage and potatoes, and accompany the meal with cornbread and good iced tea. Read the article and take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy an excellent fried fish while increasing the intellectual potential of your brain.
Ingrediants
Frying in a pan
- 450 g of Tilapia
- 2 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 20 g of white flour
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) of Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon of (5 g) Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) of salt
Deep-frying
- 4 Tilapia fillets
- Fry oil
- 145 g of spiced flour
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Frying in a pan
Step 1. Dry the tilapia by blotting it with paper towels
Of course, you will need to wash it under cold running water before drying it.
Step 2. Pour the flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder into a bag
Stir to blend and distribute the flavors. If you want to fry more tilapia, adjust the ingredient quantities accordingly.
Step 3. Place the fish in the bag and shake it to flour it evenly
When the surface of the fish is properly covered, shake it to remove excess flour.
Step 4. Heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat
Choose a sufficiently large pan and replace, if you wish, the extra virgin olive oil with another oil to your taste. But remember that extra virgin olive oil will guarantee you a better and healthier frying.
Step 5. Arrange the floured fillets in the pan
Cook them on both sides for 2 minutes or as long as needed.
Step 6. Remove them from the pan and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil
Put the plates and silverware on the table while your tilapia prepares to be eaten.
Step 7. Serve it hot and accompany it with a good side dish and with tartar or spicy sauce
Method 2 of 2: Deep Frying
Step 1. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or pan to a temperature of at least 190 ° C
Dip a toothpick in the boiling oil to make sure it has reached the correct degree of heat, if so you will see very small bubbles form.
Step 2. Flour the tilapia after thawing and drying it
Shake it to remove excess flour and arrange the fillets on a wire rack or parchment paper for 5-10 minutes.
Flour the tilapia fillets a second time. As before, shake them to remove excess flour. Now they are ready to be cooked
Step 3. Fry your fillets, no more than two at a time
Frying more than 2 fillets at a time would risk lowering the temperature of the oil excessively, causing a moist and soggy frying. Remove the fish from the oil when it has reached a golden color.
Your fillets should be ready in less than 4 minutes. Don't overcook them, but make sure the thicker, inner section of the fillets is white and crumbly
Step 4. Place the fillets on absorbent paper for a few seconds and then serve them immediately
Complete and decorate the dish with a side dish and a sauce to your taste.
