Spicy Thai Battered Fish

in a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and baking powder.

using a wisk, slowly add the milk and the soy sauce.

add minced red chili peppers, cilantro, brown sugar and lemon zest.

wisk together until all the lumps of sugar and flour have smoothed out. set aside.

in a flat shallow dish, combine the flour, salt and pepper.

in large skillet, heat oil on medium heat.

dredge the fish in the flour, shaking off excess.

dip floured fish into batter, letting excess drip off.

place fish into heated oil, making sure to drop tail end away from you to avoid burns.

. fry fish on each side for approximately 6 minutes, flipping twice.

. serve immediately with spicy malt seasoning sauce and soft jasmine rice.