Ingredients :

  • 3 lb. fish fillets
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 bay leaf, crushed
  • 1/4 tsp. oregano
  • 1 egg, well beaten
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 cups oil, for frying

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Cooking Procedures :

  1. To make the batter: combine the flour, baking soda, salt, pepper, cayenne, bay leaf and oregano in a bowl.  Add the egg and water and stir to blend.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil.  Dip fish fillets into the batter and gently fry in hot oil until golden brown.
  3. Drain on paper towels.  Transfer to a serving platter and serve.