Fish Fried in Oil

Ingredients

• Soles, plaice, or salmon
• Beaten eggs
• Flour
• good quantity Best frying oil

Instructions

1. Prepare the fish by salting or drying according to prior directions. Have a dish ready with beaten eggs. Turn the fish well over in the egg to coat it thoroughly. Sprinkle flour freely over the fish until it is covered entirely.
2. Place a pan with a good quantity of the best frying oil on the heat until it reaches boiling. Ensure the oil has ceased bubbling before putting the fish in, otherwise it will absorb too much oil and become greasy. Fry the fish gently until it achieves a fine, even brown colour.
3. When done, place the fish on a cloth before the fire to drain off the oil. The oil may be strained off and poured into a jar for reuse two or three times. Serve the fish cold.