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Fried catfish or southern fried catfish is a traditional fish specialty from the American South. Catfish fillets are first soaked in buttermilk and then rolled in cornmeal mixture before they are deep-fried in hot oil. The cornmeal crust gives the fish a unique flavor and nice crispiness on the outside while remaining tender and moist on the inside.
Fried catfish is traditionally served alongside cornmeal dumplings, known as hush puppies, tartar sauce, coleslaw, and (sometimes) fried pickles. This beloved Southern fish dish is available in numerous fish fry eateries in the South.
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Traditionally associated with the American South, this creamy cake usually consists of at least two thick sponges coated with a coconut-flavored pastry cream or a simple meringue. The whole cake is decorated with buttercream or a cream cheese frosting and a sprinkling of desiccated coconut.
Once an irreplaceable element of every birthday party, the traditional coconut cake nowadays appears in numerous versions, which often employ citrus or almond flavors, or the slightly tart lemon curd.
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Although the name might suggest otherwise, this Southern classic is prepared with shredded cabbage that is sautéed and braised in butter until tender. It is usually accompanied by bacon, onions, and occasionally sliced apples. Fried cabbage can be enjoyed as a meal on its own, but it is traditionally served as a side dish to complement jacket potatoes, fried chicken, or cornbread.
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Beaten biscuits, which derive their name after the method of preparation, are small, flat, and round biscuits that were invented in the 19th century. The dough made from flour, lard, salt, sugar, and water is beaten with a hard object, then folded, allowing the dough to capture the air, which helps with rising.
These biscuits are one of the main ingredients in the popular Southern canapé ham biscuits; horizontally sliced, spread with jelly, butter, and mustard, then filled with pieces of country ham.