Admit it, you miss those "rice - Croustibat" dinners from your childhood ! Crispy Fish is like the fancy adult version: still super quick to make, irresistibly crunchy, and oh-so-nostalgic. Influencer Cheikh Niang, known for blending African flavors with global recipes, reveals this addictive dish in his book Plats express aux saveurs d'Afrique. What makes it special? A perfectly golden crust and a creamy sauce that takes this cod to the next level.
Ingredients
Preparation and cooking time: 30 min
For 2 servings.
- 2 cod fillets
- 2 tbsp of flour
- 1 egg
- 100g panko breadcrumbs
- Frying oil
- Olive oil
- Salt, pepper
For the sauce:
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt, pepper
For the marinade:
- 1 tbsp fish marinade or 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp garlic powder
PREPARATION
Cut the fish into sticks, add the marinade and a drizzle of oil, then season.
Mix all the sauce ingredients until smooth.
Coat the fish in flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs before frying it in a pan with hot oil for 5 minutes or baking it in the oven at 190°C (375°F) for 15 minutes. Now, it's ready to enjoy.
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