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Whitebait Fritters (Classic)
A prized New Zealand delicacy — delicate whitebait bound simply with egg and pan-fried until just set. Cooking the fritters only until they're just set through is what keeps the tiny fish tender, since overcooking toughens them quickly in the hot butter.
Total time
13 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
New Zealand
Ingredients
200gfresh or frozen New Zealand whitebait, drained
2eggs, beaten
1 tspplain flour
salt and pepperto taste
2 tbspbutter
lemon wedges and fresh breadto serve
Instructions
1
Gently mix whitebait, eggs and flour. Season.
2
Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
3
Spoon batter into pan in rounds.
4
Cook 2-3 minutes per side until just set.
5
Serve immediately with lemon and fresh white bread.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
Calories
89
Protein
3.3g
Fat
8.1g
Carbs
0.7g
Fiber
0g
Sodium
36mg
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