Fried Grouper Sandwich
Ingredients:
Bread:
Tangzhong:
· 4 tbsp Whole Milk (60g)
· 2 tbsp Water (25g)
· 2 tbsp Bread Flour (20g)
Dough:
· 1 tbsp Instant Yeast (9g)
· ½ cup Whole Milk (95°)
· 2.5 cups Bread Flour (320g)
· 1 tsps Sea Salt (8g)
· 2.5 tbsp Sugar (40g)
· 1 Eggs
· 1 Egg Yolk
· 3 tbsp Softened Butter (45g)
Fried Grouper:
· 1-2 lbs Grouper
· 2 Cups Buttermilk
· 1 Cups Corn Starch
· 2 Cup All Purpose Flour
· 4 tbs MSG, Mustard Powder Sugar, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Smoked Paprika & Cayenne
· 6 tbs Salt & Pepper
Pickled Jalapenos:
· 1 Jalapeno (Sliced)
· 1 Cups Vinegar
· 1 Cups Water
· Salt & Pepper to Taste
Remoulade Sauce:
· ½ Cup Ketchup
· ½ Cup Mayo
· 2 tbs Dijon Mustard
· 1 tbs Horseradish
· 1 tbs Hot sauce
· ½ tbs Worcestershire
· Juice of 1 Lemon
· Salt & Pepper to Taste
Bread:
1. Begin by creating the Tangzhong Paste, in a small saucepan combine the milk, water and flour. Cook and constantly whisk over medium low heat until a paste forms
2. In a bowl combine the yeast, milk and sugar. Stir and set aside until bloomed (5-8 minutes)
3. Once bloomed, stir with the whole egg and egg yolk
4. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add in the dry ingredients, Tangzhong paste, followed by the yeast mixture. Mix on low until fully incorporated
5. Continue mixing until a rough dough has formed, then add in the softened butter one tbsp at a time
6. Mix for an additional 5-7 minutes or until a perfectly smooth dough ball forms
7. Place the dough ball into a lightly greased bowl before applying a damp kitchen towel over the top. Proof for 1 hour
8. Once proofed, punch down your dough and place onto a clean work surface and divide into eight even dough balls.
9. Place the dough balls onto a parchment line baking sheet
10. Place an inverted baking sheet over the top of the dough and let rise for an additional 2 hours. Brush with a whole milk, egg mixture and sprinkle over sesame seeds (optional)
11. Once Risen, bake in a 375° oven for 18 minutes or until golden brown and fluffy
Pickled Jalapenos:
1. Place the sliced jalapenos into a reusable food container
2. Pour the vinegar and water into a measuring cup. Microwave for 2 minutes, then pour over the jalapenos.
Remoulade Sauce:
1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl
Buttermilk Fried Grouper:
1. In a bowl, mix the buttermilk and half of the dry seasoning.
2. Place in the grouper and let marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours
3. In another bowl, mix the corn starch, all purpose flour and remining dry ingredients
4. Place the marinated fish into the dry dredge. Make sure to fully coat each piece
5. In a large Wok or Cast-Iron pan, fry the in 350° oil for roughly 3-7 minutes. Once golden brown and crispy set aside on a wire rack
Fried Grouper Sandwich:
1. To construct the sandwich, place down your toasted bottom bun with a dab of the remoulade, followed by a monstrous piece of fried grouper , a hearty portion of pickled jalapenos and finally the toasted top bun with more sauce. Enjoy!
