PERFECT BATTER FOR FISH

Steps:

• TO PREPARE FISH:.
• In a bowl, mix together lemon juice and cold water.
• Remove skin from fish and discard.
• Cut fish into desired size.
• Place fish in lemon/water and wash well.
• Remove from water and season with salt and pepper.
• Place in refrigerator to chill while preparing batter.
• TO PREPARE BATTER:.
• In a small bowl, add luke warm water and sprinkle yeast over.
• Cover and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes until dissolved and frothy.
• In a medium size mixing bowl, mix together flour, salt and sugar.
• Make a well in the center.
• Add dissolved yeast, oil and 2/3's of the beer.
• Stir with a wooden spoon to combine.
• Now stir in the remainder of beer and mix well.
• Let batter stand, coverred, in a warm place for 30 to 35 minutes until it has thickened and becomes frothy.
• Prepare deep fryer using a vegetable oil; heat to 375 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, whip egg white until soft peaks form.
• Fold egg white into refrigerated batter.
• In a bowl, mix together 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper.
• Dry fish on paper towelling.
• Coat fish in seasoned flour patting the fish so that it is evenly coated.
• Shake off any excess flour.
• Using a fork, dip coated fish in batter and let excess batter drip off.
• Carefully lower one or two pieces of fish into hot oil and deep fry for about 2 minutes until crisp and golden brown; turning fish once. Continue cooking the remaining fish pieces.
• Serve with a tartar sauce.