Fried whitebait. These crunchy little deep-fried whitebait are a real treat, especially dunked in delicious cucumber garlic dip. They make a great starter, or a great platter for sharing with friends. This recipe for fried whitebait-or tiny whole fish such as blue anchovies-makes a tasty appetizer or simple dinner.
Food Busker is back up in your face with a brand new bass.well actually it's not bass at all. Whitebait are little fish which are dredged in milk and flour and then fried until crispy. They are eaten whole while hot, and are particularly good dipped in garlic mayonnaise. You can have Fried whitebait using 5 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Fried whitebait
- Prepare 500 grams of whitebait.
- You need 4 tbsp of oregano to taste.
- Prepare 1 of olive oil, for frying.
- Prepare 1 of salt to taste.
- It's 1 of fresh lemon juice.
Wash the whitebait under cold water and dry very well with paper towel. Heat a saucepan filled halfway with vegetable oil. Such young fish often travel together in schools along the coast. Put half the whitebait in the frying basket and lower into the oil.
Fried whitebait instructions
- Wash whitebait and put in a strainer. Spread salt and leave aside until olive oil is ready..
- In a pan put olive oil, when ready put whitebait. Fry 10-15 minutes or more if you want it crispier..
- Serve in a plate. Spread oregano and as much of the fresh lemon juice you want..
- It's better when you eat it warm..
Drain the fried whitebait on kitchen paper towels and keep hot white you fry the remaining whitebait. Photo "Fried whitebait" can be used for personal and commercial purposes according to the conditions of the purchased Royalty-free license. The image is available for download in high resolution quality. Pass the washed and drained whitebait through the milk, drain well, then pass through the flour. Place into a frying basket and shake well to remove surplus flour. "Whitebait are tiny fish, including the young of the herring and sprats, and are usually fried and eaten whole.