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Whitebait fritters – NZ seasonal fish classic
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Whitebait fritters – NZ seasonal fish classic

Crisp fritters of whole whitebait fish, egg and a squeeze of lemon — a prized seasonal classic from New Zealand's west coast rivers. A substitute is fine if whitebait is unavailable.

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20 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

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  • Ingredients

    • 8.8 oz Whitebait (or small smelts / finely chopped white fish)
    • 2 stk Eggs, lightly beaten
    • 1 tsp Salt and white pepper
    • about 1.1 oz Butter for frying
    • 1 stk Lemon, in wedges

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gently mix whitebait (or substitute) with eggs

    1. Gently mix whitebait (or substitute) with eggs, salt and pepper. Don't over-mix — the fish should hold its shape.
  2. 2

    Melt butter in a pan over medium heat

    1. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the pan and press flat gently.
  3. 3

    Fry 2–3 min per side

    1. Fry 2–3 min per side until golden and set. Serve immediately with lemon.

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