Batter in a dish with a whisk

Batter

Name: Batter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 250g self-raising flour; 300ml cold water; 1L sunflower or vegetable oil for frying

Charlotte Pike

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Serves 4

Easy

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

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Use this all-purpose batter to coat and fry fish, chicken or even halloumi. The liquid portion could be made using tap water, sparkling water or even beer

Dairy-free

Egg-free

Nut-free

Vegan

Vegetarian

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Ingredients

Nutrition

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250g self-raising flour
300ml cold water
1L sunflower or vegetable oil

for frying

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Nutrition: Per serving

kcal317
fat11g
saturates1g
carbs47g
sugars0.4g
fibre2g
protein6g
salt1.15g

Method

step 1

Take a large mixing bowl and add the flour and ½ tsp fine salt. Whisk together to incorporate the salt. Add the water and whisk until the batter is completely smooth and the flour is fully combined.
step 2

Take the oil and pour into a large, sturdy saucepan with high sides. Heat over a high heat until it reaches 200C. To fry your ingredients, dip them in the batter, allowing any excess to run off, and carefully place into the hot oil. Fry until the batter is a rich, golden brown and crisp. The fried ingredients will likely float on top of the oil when cooked, too. Remove from the oil using a slotted spoon and blot on kitchen towel before serving. Sprinkle with a little flaky sea salt to keep crisp. The batter does not keep well and is best made just before using.

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