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Whitebait Fritters
New Zealand
A New Zealand seasonal obsession. Whitebait season on the West Coast draws dedicated fishers. The price is extraordinary; the flavour is delicate.
New Zealand's seasonal delicacy — whole tiny whitebait bound in egg, pan-fried until just set. Simple, precious and eaten on buttered white bread.
Prep
10 mins
Cook
5 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
465 kcal
Serves
2
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
300gfresh New Zealand whitebait, rinsed
2eggs, beaten
1 tbspflour
salt and pepperto season
butterfor frying
white bread and butterto serve
Method
1
Mix whitebait with eggs and flour. Season lightly.
2
Melt butter in a small pan. Add whitebait mixture.
3
Cook 2-3 minutes until just set and golden. Flip carefully.
4
Serve immediately on buttered bread.
Chef's Tip
Don't overcook — whitebait fritters should be barely set, almost like a soft omelette.
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