Deep Fried Camembert In Beer Batter With Redcurrant Sauce

Ingredients

2 x 125 Gram Packets Of Good Quality Camembert Cheese

For The Batter-

1 Cup Self Raising Flour

1 Cup Beer

Canola Or Vegetable Oil For Frying

Extra Flour For Coating

For The Redcurrant Sauce

60 Grams (2 oz) Frozen Raspberries

1/2 Cup Redcurrant Jelly

1/2 Cup Water

1/2 Teaspoon each of grated orange and lemon rind

1 Tablespoon Brandy

Method

Prepare the batter-sift the flour into a basin,make a well in the centre and gradually stir in the beer then beat till smooth ,allow to stand at room temperature for 1 hour,cut the camembert into quarters and roll in the extra flour,shake off any excess flour then dip in the batter and drain off any excess batter,cook in hot oil till golden brown,remove from oil and drain on paper towel,serve immediately with redcurrant sauce-

Place the raspberries,redcurrant jelly ,water,orange and lemon rind and brandy in a small saucepan,bring to boil then reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered 15 minutes,strain and serve with the deep fried camembert.