Fried fish

Fried fish

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Discover this simple recipe for deep-fried catfish, perfect for a light and delicious meal.

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This recipe for deep-fried catfish is perfect for a quick and delicious meal. The small fish are crispy and pair well with rice.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$0.22 $0.11 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

2 people
  • $0.08
  • $0.10
  • $0.04

Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. First, thoroughly wash and clean the fish. ≈ 8 min
  2. As they are small, handle them with care to prevent them from breaking. ≈ 3 min
  3. Drain them and place them on a sieve to remove excess water. ≈ 2 min
  4. The drier the fish is, the crispier it will be when cooked. ≈ 3 min
  5. Take the cleaned fish and place them in a bowl. ≈ 3 min
  6. Add turmeric powder and salt, and gently mix to coat the fish evenly without breaking it. ≈ 4 min
  7. Heat sesame oil in a large pan or frying pan.
  8. Once the oil paint is thoroughly heated, reduce the heat to medium.
  9. Once the oil paint is warm, gently place the pieces of fish into the warm oil paint.
  10. Don’t put too much fish in the pan at once, or it won’t get crispy. ≈ 3 min
  11. It’s best to fry them in batches.
  12. The fish, which should be golden and crispy, need to be turned carefully. ≈ 3 min
  13. Continue cooking until both sides are golden brown and crispy. ≈ 3 min
  14. This step may take approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
  15. Once the fish is cooked, carefully pat it dry with paper towels to remove any excess grease, then place it on a plate. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Fried fish

  • Onion: 1 medium-sized onion (chopped into small pieces)$0.08
  • 1/2 cup of turmeric powder$0.10
  • rapeseed oil: 4-5 tablespoons (ideal for frying, as it helps to achieve a crispier texture)$0.04

Total$0.22

that's $0.11 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • Catfish, 250 grams
  • Onion: 1 medium-sized onion (chopped into small pieces)
  • Fresh pepper: 2 to 3 (sliced or chopped, depending on preference)
  • 1/2 cup of turmeric powder
  • To taste
  • rapeseed oil: 4-5 tablespoons (ideal for frying, as it helps to achieve a crispier texture)
  • Fresh parsley: 1 teaspoon (chopped, optional, for garnish)

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