Beer-Battered Sardines with Wasabi Mayonnaise

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup beer
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 egg yolks
• Vegetable oil
• 16 fresh sardines, dressed
• 1 1/2 tablespoons wasabi powder
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Preparation

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl. Add beer, butter, and egg yolks, stirring mixture until smooth.
2. Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat oil to 375°. Dip sardines into batter; fry, a few at a time, 2 minutes or until golden. Drain well.
3. Stir together wasabi powder and 1 tablespoon water; stir in mayonnaise. Serve with sardines.