COMMENT:
Home-style frying units, such as Fry Daddy or Fry Baby, make deep
frying simple for the home kitchen. Also, be aware of the nice "lite"
frying oils available on the market today. Using these will make
deep frying a lot healthier.
FOR BATTER:
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsps Creole mustard
- salt and cracked black pepper to taste
In a 1-quart mixing bowl, combine all of the above ingredients.
Whisk with a wire whip to ensure mixture is well blended.
FOR BREADING:
- 2 cups yellow corn flour
- 2 1/4 tsps salt
- 1 1/2 tsps granulated garlic
- 1 1/2 tsps cracked black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsps cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 tsps dry thyme
In a 1-quart mixing bowl, combine all of the above ingredients.
Set aside.
FOR FRYING:
- 6 soft-shell crabs 1 1/2 quarts vegetable oil
In a home-style deep fryer, such as a Fry Daddy or Fry Baby, preheat
oil according to manufacturer's directions, or to 375 degrees F.
Place soft-shell crabs in batter mixture and allow to set 10 to
15 minutes. Drain all excess liquid from crabs and bread well in
yellow corn flour. Shake off all excess breading and deep fry 1
at a time until crabs turn golden brown and float to top of frying
unit. Remove and drain on paper towels. Top with Louisiana Style
Crawfish Etouffee (see recipe) and serve hot. |
