Bristlenose Catfish with Tapioca Pearl Crisps and Passion Fruit Mayonnaise
Crispy bristlenose catfish (or pleco) is paired with smoky black tapioca pearl crisps and a bright passion‑fruit mayonnaise spiked with aji amarillo. The dish balances rich fried textures with tangy tropical notes, making it a striking centerpiece for dinner.
Recipe by Andrej Urosevic· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 piece bristlenose catfish (or pleco)
- cassava starch
Tapioca Pearl Crisps
- 7 1/10 oz tapioca pearls
- 1 tsp squid ink
- oil for deep frying
Passion Fruit Mayonnaise
- 1 piece egg yolk
- 1 tsp mustard
- a pinch aji amarillo
- 1 piece lime
- 1 1/10 cup oil
- 1 7/10 fl oz passion fruit puree
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 176°F (176°F) for the tapioca crisps and set a deep‑fry thermometer aside.
- 2Clean and gut the bristlenose catfish, then pat dry with paper towels.
- 3Lightly dust the fish with cassava starch, shaking off any excess.
- 4Heat a pot of oil to 320°F (320°F). Carefully lower the fish into the oil and fry for 3–4 minutes, until the coating is golden and the flesh is cooked through. Remove and place on a wire rack to drain.
- 5While the fish rests, follow the detailed steps in the "Tapioca Pearl Crisps" component to prepare the black crisps.
- 6Prepare the passion fruit mayonnaise by following the instructions in its component; keep it chilled.
- 7Arrange the fried fish on a serving platter, garnish with a wedge of lime if desired, and serve alongside the black tapioca crisps.
- 8Present the passion fruit mayonnaise in a small dipping bowl; encourage diners to dip both fish and crisps for a burst of tangy, spicy flavor.
- 9Allow the dish to rest for 2–3 minutes before eating so the flavors meld.
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- How long does it take to make Bristlenose Catfish with Tapioca Pearl Crisps and Passion Fruit Mayonnaise?
- About 1 hour 5 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Bristlenose Catfish with Tapioca Pearl Crisps and Passion Fruit Mayonnaise recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Bristlenose Catfish with Tapioca Pearl Crisps and Passion Fruit Mayonnaise recipe come from?
- It was shared by Andrej Urosevic on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.