Catfish with Sesame Seeds

• 1 pound catfish fillets
• ½ cup yellow cornmeal
• ½ cup

Wash and pat the fish dry with paper towels.

Cut the catfish diagonally into 1-inch strips.

In a shallow pan, combine the cornmeal, flour, and salt and pepper to taste.

Lightly dredge the fish in the cornmeal mixture.

Melt the lard in a large skillet and pan-fry the catfish until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle the fish with the toasted sesa