Name: Southern-Style Fried Catfish with Hushpuppies and Sweet Chili Sauce
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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

Southern-Style Fried Catfish with Hushpuppies and Sweet Chili Sauce

Crispy fried catfish served with golden hushpuppies and a sweet and spicy chili sauce.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

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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