Ingredients

  • 3 large yellow peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper puree
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 cups canola oil
  • 2 cups peanut oil
  • 4 striped bass about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds each, cleaned and scaled
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 cups rice flour
  • 1/2 pound dried black beans, picked over
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

Method

  • Place the peppers, chipotle, vinegar and honey in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • With the motor running, slowly add the oil until emulsified and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Combine the oils in a deep fryer and heat to 365 degrees F.
  • Season the fish with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Place the flour on a plate and season with salt and pepper.
  • Dredge the fish on both sides with the flour.
  • Fry 2 fish at a time until golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Place beans in cold water and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook until soft, about 1 hour.
  • Drain the beans, over a bowl.
  • Place the cooking liquid in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft.
  • Add the rice and toss to coat with the oil.
  • Add the hot cooking liquid to the rice and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover the pan and cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and let rice sit for 10 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Fluff with a fork.
  • Fold in the beans and cilantro.