How to make fish fingers the South African way

Fish and seafood are plentiful in South Africa thanks to the Atlantic and Indian Ocean that border the country.

Fish fingers recipe

Kids growing in South Africa can enjoy the reward of its two oceans. There is always a fresh catch. But fish fingers are a kid’s favorite in many countries, not only there. Do try to prepare this at home with the help of your children.

Ingredients

USA  
1 lb   whitefish, skinned, boned, and cut into finger length strips  
1/2 cup     flour, in a shallow bowl  
2   eggs, beaten., in a shallow bowl  
6 to 7 oz   plain corn chips, tortilla chips, or cornflakes cereal, crushed in a third bowl  
    vegetable cooking spray  
4 Tbs   Tartar sauce to garnish  
 
Metric  
45 g   whitefish, skinned, boned, and cut into finger length strips  
75 g     flour, in a shallow bowl  
2   eggs, beaten., in a shallow bowl  
175 to
200 g
  plain corn chips, tortilla chips, or cornflakes cereal, crushed in a third bowl  
    vegetable cooking spray  
60 ml   Tartar sauce to garnish  

Procedure

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 400° F (200° C).
  2. Coat each fish strip with flour. Dip the floured strips into the eggs; then dreg and roll them in the crumbs until fully covered.
  3. Arrange the fish fingers on a baking sheet, spray them lightly with vegetable cooking spray,
  4. Bake fish fingers for 15-20 minutes, or until crisp and golden.
  5. Distribute fish fingers among 4 plates. Place 1 Tbs Tartar sauce on the side. Serve.

Servings: 4
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

 

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1/4 original recipe


Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.


Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients. Cornflakes chosen to make crumbs.

       
Amount Per Serving      
Calories   425.21  
Calories From Fat (33%)   140.08  
    % Daily Value
Total Fat 15.55g   24%  
Saturated Fat 3.28g   16%  
Cholesterol 188.86mg   63%  
Sodium 502.20mg   21%  
Potassium 453.23mg   13%  
Carbohydrates 42.97g   14%  
Dietary Fiber 1.84g   7%  
Sugar 3.25g      
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g      
Net Carbohydrates 41.13g      
Protein 28.94g   58%  

Cooking Tips

To make corn crumbs, put the corn chips, tortilla chips, or cornflakes in a plastic bag; crush them with a rolling pin, place then the crumbs into a bowl.

Whitefish means any white flesh fish available, such as cod, hake, coley, etc.

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