Beer Batter Recipe

Authentic Mexican Cuisine

By Spices Prince

Appetizer/Side Dish

Make a delicious Beer Batter with authentic Mexican ingredients. 

 Influence of British and American Cooking

Beer Batter Mexican dough originated. It is a type of dough that was likely created more recently and has been adopted by Mexican cuisine. Beer batter is commonly used in other cultures, such as British or American cuisine, to coat and fry seafood and vegetables. In Mexican cuisine, it is used to prepare dishes such as fish tacos or shrimp tacos. 

Spices Add a Kick to Beer Batter Dough

Typically, beer batter is made with a mixture of flour, eggs, and beer, which gives it a light, crispy texture when fried. In Mexico, it is often seasoned with spices such as chili powder or cumin to add flavor to the batter. However, as it is not a traditional Mexican dough

Pitfalls on Beer Batter

 Choosing the Right Beer: Choosing the right beer for your batter is crucial. Lighter beers such as lagers and pilsners are great options as they have a milder taste that won't overpower the dish. Avoid using beer with a high alcohol content as it can result in a bitter taste to the batter.

 Proper Consistency: Getting the beer batter's consistency right can be tricky. It should be thin enough to cover your ingredients but not too thin that it runs off your food. Start by adding a little beer to the flour and whisk it until smooth. Gradually add beer until you reach the desired consistency.

 Temperature: Temperature is critical when making beer batter. You want your beer to be cold, but your ingredients should be at room temperature. Cold beer and warm ingredients can cause your batter to separate, resulting in a less smooth consistency and an uneven coating.

 Frying Temperature: To achieve a crispy and evenly cooked beer-battered dish, maintaining the right fryer temperature is vital. Aim to have your oil temperature between 350-375°F. Overcrowding the fryer can reduce the oil temperature and result in uneven cooking.

 Ingredient Prep: Patting your ingredients dry before dipping them in the beer batter can help the batter adhere better to your ingredients. It can also prevent splattering during frying.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon of salt

• 1/2 teaspoon of cumin powder

• 1/2 teaspoon of paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder

• 1 egg

• 1/2 cup of beer

• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

• 1/4 cup of finely chopped onion

• 1/4 cup of finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, cumin powder, paprika, and garlic powder.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with beer and vegetable oil until well combined.

3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well to form a smooth batter.

4. Stir in the chopped onion and cilantro.

5. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.

6. Dip the food to be fried into the batter, shaking off any excess.

7. Carefully place the food into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides.

8. Drain on paper towels and serve hot as a side dish or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 120

• Fat: 6 g

• Saturated Fat: 1 g

• Carbohydrates: 14 g

• Fiber: 1 g

• Sugar: 0 g

• Protein: 3 g

With this Beer Batter, you can make a variety of Mexican fried dishes such as fish tacos, chiles rellenos, calamares, and more! Share your delicious creations on social media using the hashtags #hivercipes #beerbatter #mexicancuisine #authenticflavors #vegetarian