lunch · everyday
Whitebait fritters
Kiwi delicacy of tiny whitebait bound in just enough egg, pan-fried and served on buttered white bread with lemon.
- Time
- 15min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Allergens
Contains milk, egg and wheat.
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Method
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1
Whisk eggs with salt and pepper (and flour if using).
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2
Fold in whitebait.
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3
Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high.
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4
Spoon in thin fritters; cook 1 minute per side until the egg is set and the whitebait has turned white and opaque.
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5
Serve straight away with lemon, on buttered bread.
