Fried Catfish

Cornmeal-coated fried catfish is the crisp, golden fish dish of the American South.

1. Slice the catfish fillet, then salt and pepper it.

2. Mix the cornmeal with the wheat flour and the chilli powder.

3. Dip the fish slices in the beaten egg mixed with the milk, then toss them in the flour mixture.

4. Fry both sides golden and crisp in plenty of hot oil.

5. Lift them onto paper towel with a slotted spoon, so the excess oil drips off.

Tip: The cornmeal coating gives the characteristic crisp, Southern texture – serve it fresh and hot.