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Crisp fried monkfish with chilli tomato salsa and okra

Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 1
From Ready Steady Cook

Method


  1. For the crisp fried monkfish, place the vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-based saucepan and heat until a small cube of bread sizzles and turns golden-brown when dropped into it. (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended.)

  2. In a bowl, whisk together the self-raising flour and salt with enough chilled water to make a thick batter. Stir in the sesame seeds.

  3. Dust the monkfish strips with a little flour and shake off the excess, then dip into the batter. Carefully place the monkfish into the hot oil and deep fry for 3-4 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.

  4. For the salsa, mix together all the salsa ingredients in a small bowl.

  5. For the okra, heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan, add the okra and fry for 1-2 minutes. Add the sesame oil and salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, and fry for one minute.

  6. To serve, pile the tomato salsa onto a serving plate. Top with the crisp fried monkfish and place the okra on the side. Garnish with chives and serve.

Ingredients

For the crisp fried monkfish

  • 300ml/½ pint hot vegetable oil, for deep frying
  • 150g/5½oz monkfish tail, membrane removed, cut into strips
  • 100g/3½oz self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting
  • pinch sea salt
  • 200ml/7fl oz chilled sparkling water
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds

For the chilli tomato salsa

  • 100g/3½oz fresh baby plum tomatoes, chopped
  • ¼ onion, finely chopped
  • 1 lime, juice only
  • ½ fresh red chilli, chopped
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

For the okra

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 55g/2oz okra, sliced
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • handful fresh chives, chopped, to garnish

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