Bakaliaros me Skordalia (Fried Cod with Garlic Dip)

Ingredients

• 600g Cod fillet (skinless and boneless)
• 150g Flour
• 1 TL Baking powder
• 200ml Beer or sparkling water
• Salz Salt
• Pfeffer Pepper
• Pflanzenöl (zum Frittieren) Vegetable oil (for frying)
• Für die Skordalia: For the Skordalia:
• 400g Potatoes (cooked and mashed)
• 4 Garlic cloves (minced)
• 100ml Olive oil
• 2 EL Lemon juice
• Salz Salt

Instructions

1. For the skordalia: Combine mashed potatoes, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl until a creamy consistency is reached. Add a little water if needed.
2. Cut cod into approx. 10 cm pieces, season with salt and pepper.
3. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Gradually add the beer or sparkling water, stirring to form a smooth batter.
5. Heat oil in a deep pot or fryer to 180°C.
6. Dip the fish pieces in the batter and fry in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy (approx. 5-7 minutes).
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Serve the fried cod with the skordalia.

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