Kibbeling (Dutch Fried Fish Bites)

Fish Spice Mix:

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Kibbeling:

• 2 pounds cod fillet preferably cod loin or tenderloin (the thicker pieces)
• 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
• 1 large egg beaten
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup lager beer seltzer or club soda
• canola or vegetable oil for frying

Sauce Option 1 - Remouladesaus (Remoulade Sauce):

• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 ½ teaspoons finely minced cornichons or pickles
• 1 ½ teaspoons finely minced capers
• 1 ½ teaspoons finely chopped herbs (such as parsley, chives, and tarragon)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice

Sauce Option 2 - Ravigottesaus (Ravigote Sauce):

• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 1 tablespoon finely minced shallot
• 1 ½ teaspoons finely minced cornichons or pickles
• 1 ½ teaspoons finely minced capers
• 1 ½ teaspoons finely chopped herbs (such as parsley, chives, and tarragon)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Sauce Option 3 - Cocktailsaus (Cocktail Sauce):

• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 ½ teaspoons whiskey or cognac
• Pinch paprika

Sauce Option 4 - Knoflooksaus (Garlic Sauce):

• ¼ cup plain yogurt (Greek or other thick-style yogurt)
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 to 3 cloves garlic crushed, finely minced or grated
• 1 teaspoon minced chives
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Sauce Option 5 - Joppiesaus (Curry Sauce):

• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon finely minced shallot
• 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons ketchup
• ½ teaspoon paprika