Battery Fried Fish With Peanut Sauce and Stuffed Okra Recipe

Name: Battery Fried Fish With Peanut Sauce and Stuffed Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 tablespoon bacon fat; 1 ounce raw shelled peanuts, blanched 10 seconds in boiling water to remove skins; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 2 tablespoons instant flour (Wondra); 1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped; 3 medium cloves garlic, chopped; 1 1/2 cups fish stock (or half water and half chicken stock); 2 2-inch sprigs fresh thyme; 2 2-inch sprigs fresh tarragon; ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 12 to 24 drops Tabasco (optional); 1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 1 tablespoon very finely chopped hot green or jalapeno pepper; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions; 24 fresh okra pods, about 2 1/2 inches long (about 1/2 pound); 24 thin strips fresh hot green or jalapeno pepper; 3 ounces sharp white Cheddar cheese, cut into 24 strips, 1 1/4 by 1/4 by 1/4 inch each; 8 tablespoons flour; 10 tablespoons cold water; 1 tablespoon salt; Flour for dusting; Peanut oil for frying

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon bacon fat
1 ounce raw shelled peanuts, blanched 10 seconds in boiling water to remove skins
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons instant flour (Wondra)
1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
3 medium cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 cups fish stock (or half water and half chicken stock)
2 2-inch sprigs fresh thyme
2 2-inch sprigs fresh tarragon
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon sugar
12 to 24 drops Tabasco (optional)
1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon very finely chopped hot green or jalapeno pepper
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped scallions
24 fresh okra pods, about 2 1/2 inches long (about 1/2 pound)
24 thin strips fresh hot green or jalapeno pepper
3 ounces sharp white Cheddar cheese, cut into 24 strips, 1 1/4 by 1/4 by 1/4 inch each
8 tablespoons flour
10 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon salt
Flour for dusting
Peanut oil for frying
1/2 cup instant flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 6-ounce trimmed, skinless fillets of catfish, red snapper or striped bass
Peanut oil for frying

1
Heat peanut oil and bacon fat in a medium saucepan.
2
Add blanched peanuts and cook gently over medium low heat, stirring peanuts frequently until they are a deep golden brown.
3
Add chopped onion and celery, and saute 5 to 8 minutes over low heat.
4
Add flour and continue cooking until flour and vegetables are golden brown.
5
Add tomato, garlic, stock, thyme, tarragon, pepper flakes and sugar.
6
Simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
7
Remove herb sprigs and discard.
8
Puree sauce until smooth.
9
Strain through a sieve, rubbing solids through.
10
Taste for salt and add Tabasco, if desired.

772

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 35 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil, 1 tablespoon bacon fat, 1 ounce raw shelled peanuts, blanched 10 seconds in boiling water to remove skins, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Battery Fried Fish With Peanut Sauce and Stuffed Okra falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Battery Fried Fish With Peanut Sauce and Stuffed Okra

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