Step 2: Bread the fish
Fish & batter components
- panko bread crumbs100 g
- flour80 g
- cornstarch40 g
- eggs, beaten2
- lime zest1 lime
- neutral oil
- dry-brined fish
Place a wok or dutch oven over medium heat and add enough oil for , about 2 inches high in the pan.
Meanwhile, prepare three separate trays. One with the cornstarch and flour mixture, one with the beaten egg, and one with the panko bread crumbs.
Bread the fish by first coating it in the flour mixture, then dipping it into the egg and finally rolling it in the panko bread crumbs. Press down on the bread crumbs to ensure they stick to the exterior.