Crispy fish fingers

Serves 4

Preparation time: 10 min

Cooking time: 12 min

• 500 ml (2 c) oil, for deep-frying

• 200 ml (¾ c) dry lemon soft drink

• 250 ml (1 c) flour

• 1 egg yolk

• salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 300 g hake, skinned

• 125 ml (½ c) cornflour

• lemon wedges to serve

1. Heat the oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.

2. Whisk together the dry lemon drink, flour, egg, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl to make a batter. Set aside.

3. Slice the hake into strips, coat with the cornflour then dip in the batter.

4. Carefully lower the fish into the hot oil, frying three at a time for 4 minutes or until golden. Serve with lemon wedges.

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