Oil for deep frying
2 lbs. panfish (perch, whiting, etc.)
Cornmeal
1/4 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 c. milk
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. finely chopped onions

Coat fish with cornmeal, reserving excess. Fry fish in hot oil, 370 degrees 2 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels; keep warm.

To make Hush Puppies add enough cornmeal to reserve cornmeal to make 1 1/2 cups; stir with flour, baking powder and salt. Beat milk with egg and add with onion to cornmeal mixture; stir until combined. Drop by heaping tablespoons into hot oil used for fish and fry 2 to 3 minutes or until browned and puffed, turning once. Drain on paper towels and serve with fish. Serves 6.