Crispy and Savory Winter Delicacy: Dried Saury Fry Recipe
Crispy and Savory Winter Delicacy: Dried Saury Fry Recipe
Authentic Dried Saury Fritters, Baek Jong-won Style, Easy Snack with Beer
Make delicious fried dried saury, packed with roe during its peak season! The unique savoriness and crispy texture of fried saury are exceptional, making it a perfect winter delicacy. This recipe, inspired by Baek Jong-won from ‘Delicious Rendezvous’, is easy and simple to make at home. It’s the ultimate snack or accompaniment to a cold beer!
Main Ingredients- 8 fresh dried saury fish
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 4 Tbsp tempura flour (or all-purpose flour)
- Panko breadcrumbs, as needed
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Wasabi Soy Dipping Sauce- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- Wasabi paste, to taste
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- Wasabi paste, to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients needed for the recipe. Having the washed dried saury, tempura flour, breadcrumbs, and the dipping sauce ingredients ready will make cooking much smoother.
Step 2
Preparing the dried saury is very simple! Start by trimming off the head and tail of the saury with clean scissors. Then, rinse them a few times under running water, giving them a quick wipe, and the preparation is complete without any mess. You don’t need to remove the innards before using them.
Step 3
After preparing the saury, pat them dry and lightly season with salt and pepper. This enhances the natural flavor of the saury and helps the seasoning penetrate before coating.
Step 4
Use paper towels to thoroughly pat the dried saury dry. If there’s excess moisture, the coating might not stick well. Once dry, lightly coat the saury with tempura flour. A thin layer of flour beforehand helps the batter adhere better.
Step 5
In a bowl, combine the 4 Tbsp of tempura flour with water to make a batter. The batter consistency should not be too thick, but rather slightly runny – it should drip smoothly off a spoon. Coat the dried saury evenly with this batter.
Step 6
Press the panko breadcrumbs firmly onto the battered saury. Coating them thoroughly with breadcrumbs will result in a crispier and fuller texture when fried. This step ensures the fritters look more appealing.
Step 7
Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a pan or deep fryer to about 340-350°F (170-175°C). Once the oil is hot enough, carefully add the breaded saury. Fry for about 3-5 minutes, or until they turn a nice golden brown. Flipping them halfway through ensures even cooking.
Step 8
Remove the perfectly fried saury from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Your golden, appetizing fried dried saury are ready! They look so crispy just by looking at them, don’t they?
Step 9
You can enjoy them one by one, bones and all, and they are absolutely delicious! The inherent savoriness of the saury combined with the crispiness of the coating creates an irresistible nutty flavor as you chew. While a dip in soy sauce is great, they are also delightful on their own.
Step 10
For an enhanced flavor, prepare the wasabi soy dipping sauce. Mix 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp water, and 1 Tbsp vinegar. Add wasabi paste to your liking and stir well. Dip the fried saury into the sauce for a delightful combination of pungent wasabi and tangy-sweetness that elevates the overall taste. You can also cut the fried saury into bite-sized pieces for easier eating, if preferred.
