Fried fish
Discover this simple recipe for deep-fried catfish, perfect for a light and delicious meal.
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
people
- $0.08
- $0.10
- $0.04
Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- First, thoroughly wash and clean the fish. ≈ 8 min
- As they are small, handle them with care to prevent them from breaking. ≈ 3 min
- Drain them and place them on a sieve to remove excess water. ≈ 2 min
- The drier the fish is, the crispier it will be when cooked. ≈ 3 min
- Take the cleaned fish and place them in a bowl. ≈ 3 min
- Add turmeric powder and salt, and gently mix to coat the fish evenly without breaking it. ≈ 4 min
- Heat sesame oil in a large pan or frying pan.
- Once the oil paint is thoroughly heated, reduce the heat to medium.
- Once the oil paint is warm, gently place the pieces of fish into the warm oil paint.
- Don’t put too much fish in the pan at once, or it won’t get crispy. ≈ 3 min
- It’s best to fry them in batches.
- The fish, which should be golden and crispy, need to be turned carefully. ≈ 3 min
- Continue cooking until both sides are golden brown and crispy. ≈ 3 min
- This step may take approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
- 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.
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