April Fool's Day recipe: Pineapple Fish Sticks
Fish for dessert? The joke's on them when you serve up delicious deep-fried pineapple sticks. Serve warm with French Fry Cookies and Apple Coleslaw . You can save time by purchasing a container of fresh pineapple that's already peeled.
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
Pineapple Fish Sticks, Apple Coleslaw and French Fry Cookies with Raspberry Ketchup
Photography by Edward Pond
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 108 |
| pro | 2 g |
| total fat | 4 g |
| sat. fat | trace |
| carb | 19 g |
| fibre | 1 g |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 211 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 1% |
| iron | 5% |
| vit C | 52% |
| folate | 13% |
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1 pineapple, peeled and cored
1/2 cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour
1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
1/3 cup (75 mL) ice water
Vegetable oil for deep-frying
Preparation:
Cut pineapple lengthwise into 12 slices; set aside.
Remove 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the flour; set aside.
In bowl, whisk together remaining flour with baking soda; whisk in ice water until creamy, adding up to 2 tbsp (25 mL) more water if necessary.
In deep-fryer or deep saucepan, heat 2 inches (5 cm) deep oil to 350°F (180°C) or until 1-inch (2.5 cm) cube of white bread turns golden in 45 seconds.
Pat pineapple dry. Dredge in reserved flour to coat; dip into batter, letting excess drip back into bowl.
Fry coated pineapple, in batches, until golden, about 4 minutes. Remove to paper towel-lined tray; pat with paper towel to remove excess oil.
Remove 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the flour; set aside.
In bowl, whisk together remaining flour with baking soda; whisk in ice water until creamy, adding up to 2 tbsp (25 mL) more water if necessary.
In deep-fryer or deep saucepan, heat 2 inches (5 cm) deep oil to 350°F (180°C) or until 1-inch (2.5 cm) cube of white bread turns golden in 45 seconds.
Pat pineapple dry. Dredge in reserved flour to coat; dip into batter, letting excess drip back into bowl.
Fry coated pineapple, in batches, until golden, about 4 minutes. Remove to paper towel-lined tray; pat with paper towel to remove excess oil.
Source
Canadian Living Magazine: April 2007
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