Whitebait with Lemon and Malt Vinegar

Crisp deep-fried whitebait served with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of malt vinegar.

TIME BREAKDOWN
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 minutes
Vegetarian
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Nuts
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Serves
4 people
Difficulty
Very Easy

Ingredients

  • 400g whitebait, defrosted if frozen
  • 100g plain flour
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Oil for deep frying
  • Lemon wedges, to serve
  • Malt vinegar, to serve
  • Tartare sauce, to serve

Method

  1. Heat oil to 190°C in a deep pan.

  2. Mix the flour, cayenne and salt in a bowl and toss the whitebait in it, shaking off any excess.

  3. Fry in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp and golden. Drain on kitchen paper.

  4. Serve immediately with lemon wedges, a sprinkle of malt vinegar and tartare sauce.