Originally posted by Theo Gallus:
Speaking of hushpuppies, I need help with them. My wife has been known to fix them (using Zatarain's HP Mix) and while the taste is very good, they get all soaked full of oil while cooking. I have hypothesized that this would not be a problem if they were dipped in batter before deep frying. Is this correct, or is there another solution?
Theo, I have never tried the Zatarains, but if the oil is hot enough(350 or hotter) they should cook OK. Usually oil soaked means not hot enough. The best hushpuppies have mostly corn meal and just a little flour, add some chopped onion, add the milk or milk/egg just before cooking.
Hope this helps Oh yea, dip them small(spoon size) as they will swell up.
