Title: Aussie Beer Battered Fish & Chips with Feta Rocket and Tomato Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 fillets of white fish (such as cod or haddock)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beer (such as Aussie lager)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 2 large potatoes, cut into fries
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups fresh rocket leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the potato fries on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden and crispy.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour, beer, salt, and pepper to make a smooth batter. Dip the fish fillets in the batter, shaking off any excess.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 180°C (350°F). Carefully lower the battered fish into the hot oil and fry for 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
4. In a large bowl, combine the feta, rocket, and cherry tomatoes. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and red wine vinegar to make a dressing.
5. Serve the beer-battered fish with the potato fries and feta rocket and tomato salad. Drizzle the salad with the dressing before serving. Enjoy your Aussie-inspired meal!
Title: Greek-inspired Beer Battered Halloumi & Sweet Potato Fries with Feta Rocket and Tomato Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 block of halloumi cheese, sliced
- 2 sweet potatoes, cut into fries
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup beer
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups rocket (arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss the sweet potato fries with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes until crispy.
3. In a bowl, mix the flour, beer, salt, and pepper to create a batter.
4. Dip the halloumi slices into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
5. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the halloumi until golden brown on both sides.
6. In a separate bowl, combine the rocket, cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard to make the salad.
7. Serve the beer-battered halloumi with the sweet potato fries and feta rocket and tomato salad on the side. Enjoy!
Title: Aussie Spiced Beer Battered Barramundi & Potato Wedges with Feta Rocket and Tomato Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 barramundi fillets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup beer
- 2 large potatoes, cut into wedges
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups fresh rocket leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Method:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the beer until a thick batter forms.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 180°C (350°F).
3. Dip each barramundi fillet into the batter, making sure it is fully coated. Carefully place the fillets into the hot oil and fry for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
4. In the same oil, fry the potato wedges until crispy and golden brown. Remove and season with salt.
5. In a large bowl, combine the rocket leaves and cherry tomatoes. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil and red wine vinegar. Toss the salad with the dressing, then sprinkle over the crumbled feta cheese.
6. Serve the crispy beer battered barramundi with the potato wedges and feta rocket and tomato salad on the side. Enjoy!