Name: Sesame and Soy Southern-Style Fried Catfish with Hushpuppies and Sweet Chili Sauce
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs catfish fillets; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 cup buttermilk; oil for frying; 1 cup cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce; 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tbsp soy sauce

Sesame and Soy Southern-Style Fried Catfish with Hushpuppies and Sweet Chili Sauce

A nutty and umami-rich variation with toasted sesame and extra soy.

42 minutes4 servings

Method

Drizzle toasted sesame oil over the hushpuppies and add extra soy sauce to the fish sauce glaze before serving.
Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Dip catfish fillets in buttermilk, then coat with flour mixture.
Heat oil in a deep fryer or skillet to 375°F (190°C).
Fry catfish until golden brown and crispy, 3-4 minutes per side.
In a separate bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt for hushpuppies.
Mix in 1/4 cup water to form a dough, then shape into small balls.
Fry hushpuppies until golden, 2-3 minutes per side.
In a small bowl, whisk honey, rice vinegar, ketchup, and chili garlic sauce.

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