Crusty Fish Fingers with Cilantro-Lemon Mayonnaise

The kids will love dipping these crispy fingers in the tangy-herby dip.

Serves 3  Prep Time 1 hour  Cooking Time 7 minutes

For the cilantro-lemon mayonnaise
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves and stem, chopped
1/2 teaspoon mustard
salt and pepper, to taste

For the fish
250 grams fish fillets, sliced into thick strips
juice of half a lemon
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced really fine
2 tablespoons sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 egg whites
Japanese breadcrumbs
oil for deep-frying

1  Make the cilantro-lemon mayonnaise: Mix all ingredients until well incorporated.

2  Marinate fish in lemon juice, garlic, sour cream, salt and pepper for 20 to 30 minutes.

3  Dredge fish in flour, egg white, and Japanese breadcrumbs. Chill for 30 minutes.

4  Heat oil and deep-fry fish until golden brown. Serve with cilantro-lemon mayo.

Photography by David Hanson | Recipe & Demonstration by Pauline Lagdameo of International School for Culinary