Name: Crispy goujons with chilli lime mayonnaise
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (225g) good quality mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 fresh small red chilli, seeded, chopped finely; 500 gram skinned whiting fillets; vegetable oil, for deep-frying; 3/4 cup (110g) self-raising flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (250ml) chilled soda water; lemon or lime wedges, for serving, optional

Crispy goujons with chilli lime mayonnaise

Spice and citrus combine in this delicious mayonnaise which accompanies a family favourite: seafood goujons.

Serves 6

Prep

10M

Cook

10M

Total

20M

Ingredients

3/4 cup (225g) good quality mayonnaise

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 fresh small red chilli, seeded, chopped finely

500 gram skinned whiting fillets

vegetable oil, for deep-frying

3/4 cup (110g) self-raising flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup (250ml) chilled soda water

lemon or lime wedges, for serving, optional

Method

1.Combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic and chilli in a small bowl.

2.Remove larger bones from fish, then slice diagonally into thin strips.

3.Heat oil in deep-fryer or wok to 180°C.

4.Place flour and salt in a medium bowl. Make a well in the centre and whisk in the soda water until combined. Dip fish in flour mixture in batches and deep-fry until browned lightly and cooked through; drain on a wire rack.

5.Serve fish with mayonnaise mixture and lemon or lime wedges, if desired.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave.
Note

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