In article >,
Shanghai McCoy > wrote:

> >>> I tend to deep fry whiting with a spiced corn starch coating, or
> >>> arrowroot.
> >> I love deep fried fish. I'll have to try corn starch sometime.
> >>
> >> Lou
> >
> > OOh! Crispier than corn MEAL or flour. ;-d
> >
> > It really works well imho, but like anything else, the oil has to be
> > filtered after use. I have one of those fabric coffee filters reserved
> > for the deep fryer oil.
> >
> > Comes out almost like tempura.
>
> What about using arrowroot? I've only used it in sauces to thicken or
> add luster, never as a coating...

I have used it (arrowroot) as a coating and it works, just costs me a
bit more. I do use it when I can as I think it works even better.

Cost depends on where I shop. Driving to Austin costs in gas.
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