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Try SavoraMilwaukee-Style Friday Night Fish Fry
Bring the classic Milwaukee Friday Night Fish Fry experience to your home! Crispy beer-battered walleye or perch, served with creamy coleslaw, hearty potato pancakes, and slices of rye bread. A true taste of Wisconsin comfort food!
Ingredients
- Walleye or Perch fillets1.5 lbs
- All-purpose flour1 cup
- Cornstarch1/4 cup
- Baking powder1 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Black pepper1/2 tsp
- Your favorite beer (lager or pilsner)1 cup
- Egg1
- Vegetable oil3 cups
- Shredded cabbage6 cups
- Mayonnaise1/2 cup
- Apple cider vinegar2 tbsp
- Sugar1 tbsp
- Celery seed1/2 tsp
- Caraway seed1/4 tsp
- Potatoes2 lbs
- Onion1/2
- Egg1
- All-purpose flour1/4 cup
- loaf Rye bread1
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Prepare the coleslaw: In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery seed, caraway seed, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Make the potato pancakes: Grate the potatoes and onion. Squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel. In a bowl, combine grated potatoes and onion with egg, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Heat a thin layer of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil and flatten slightly. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Keep warm in a low oven.
Prepare the beer batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together beer and egg. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until just combined. Do not overmix.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
Dip each fish fillet into the beer batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
Carefully place the battered fish into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the fish from the oil and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
Serve the fried fish hot with creamy coleslaw, potato pancakes, and slices of rye bread. Enjoy!
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