Deep Fried Mussels in Beer Batter

Ingredients:

1kg Mussel Meat
1 1/2 cups Plain Flour
1/4 tsp cayenne Pepper
1 tsp Butter
1 Egg, beaten
1 cup Flat Beer and oil for deep frying

To Cook:

Rinse mussels in fresh water.
In a bowl sift flour and cayenne pepper.
Rub in butter and add egg. Mix well.
Gradually add beer, stirring constantly until a smooth batter is formed. Add mussels to batter. Coat well.
Heat oil in a deep heavy-based pan until moderately hot.
Deep fry mussels a few at a time until lightly golden.
Drain on absorbent paper and serve immediately with tartare sauce.