Omul in batter with sweet potato fries
4 servings
60 minutes
Omul in batter with sweet potato fries is an exquisite combination of a crispy golden crust and tender fish fillet, complemented by a fragrant garnish. This recipe is inspired by the British classic—fish and chips—but with a unique Asian twist thanks to the spicy shri-mayo sauce. Omul, rich in flavors from northern waters, acquires an appetizing texture in a light beer-based batter. Sweet potatoes fried to perfect crispness add sweet notes that contrast with the spices and garlic hints of the batter. The dish is perfect for a cozy dinner, especially when paired with chilled light beer. Serving it with lemon completes the flavor palette by adding freshness. It’s a harmony of traditions and original flavors that can surprise and delight gourmets.


1
Prepare all the ingredients.

2
Peel the sweet potato and cut it into sticks about 1 cm wide.
- Sweet potato: 1 kg

3
Place the sweet potato in ice water and leave for 30 minutes. After that, drain the water and dry thoroughly.
- Sweet potato: 1 kg

4
Mix starch, dried oregano, paprika, and black pepper. This mixture will be needed later for coating the sweet potato.
- Starch: 10 g
- Dried oregano: 2 teaspoons
- Paprika: 2 teaspoons
- Ground black pepper: to taste

5
Prepare the sauce. For this, mix sriracha and mayonnaise.
- Sriracha: to taste
- Mayonnaise: 100 g

6
Fillet the fish, cut into large pieces, and salt. Leave for 15 minutes.
- Omul: 1 kg
- Salt: to taste

7
Heat oil in a deep pot or fryer.
- Deep frying oil: 2 l

8
For the batter, mix 150 grams of flour, 5 grams of salt, baking powder, and ground garlic.
- Wheat flour: 250 g
- Salt: to taste
- Baking powder: 5 g
- Ground dried garlic: 5 g

9
Gradually pour in the beer to knead a uniform batter.
- Light beer: 300 ml

10
Season the fish, coat it in flour, then dip it in batter.
- Omul: 1 kg
- Wheat flour: 250 g

11
Immediately place the fish in hot oil and fry until golden brown. Drain the cooked fish on paper towels.
- Omul: 1 kg

12
Coat the sweet potato in a mixture of dry spices and fry in the same oil until golden brown. Place on paper towels and salt.
- Sweet potato: 1 kg
- Starch: 10 g
- Dried oregano: 2 teaspoons
- Paprika: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: to taste

13
Serve the omul in batter with sweet potato fries and shri-mayo sauce with a slice of lemon.
- Omul: 1 kg
- Sweet potato: 1 kg
- Sriracha: to taste
- Lemon: to taste









