Batter-Fried Cod With Minted Pea Puree

• Batter-Fried Cod
• 1 1/3 cups milk
• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dredging
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• salt
• vegetable oil, for frying
• four 6-ounce cod fish fillet
• fresh ground black pepper
• Minted Pea Puree
• 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• two 10-ounce packages frozen peas
• 1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint

1. In a small saucepan, heat the milk until bubbles appear around the edge.
2. Remove from the heat and add the yeast.
3. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
4. In a large bowl, combine 2/3 cup of the flour with the cornstarch, soy sauce, baking powder, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
5. Stir in the yeast mixture.
6. Cover and let stand in a warm place for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
7. Meanwhile Make Puree;.
8. Melt 1/2 tablespoon of the butter in a medium saucepan.
9. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 3 minutes.
10. Add the peas and stock and season with salt and pepper.
11. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
12. Transfer the pea mixture to a food processor and puree until smooth.
13. Return the puree to the pan and beat in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the mint.
14. Back to the fish:.
15. In a large skillet, heat 2 inches of oil to 350u0b0.
16. Season the cod with salt and black pepper.
17. Dredge 1 fillet at a time in flour, tapping off the excess.
18. Coat the fish in the batter and fry in batches until golden, about 4 minutes per side.
19. Drain on paper towels and serve at once.
20. Pass the minted pea puree separately.

batter, milk, active dry yeast, allpurpose flour, cornstarch, soy sauce, baking powder, cayenne pepper, salt, vegetable oil, fresh ground black pepper, pea puree, unsalted butter, onion, frozen peas, chicken stock, salt, mint

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/batter-fried-cod-with-minted-pea-puree-425589 (may not work)