Marinate fish with salt and pepper to make it firm and dry. Put in the fridge for 15 minutes

In a large bowl, sift flour, pepper and baking soda and mix. Add salt and sugar

Add beer and mix until the batter is smooth. Ensure it's not too thick and not too thin.

Coat fish with flour then drop into batter and let the excess batter drop.

Heat vegetable oil.

Gently place the fish in the hot oil and deep frying for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.

Drain and serve hot with rice.