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Whitebait Fritters

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Whitebait Fritters

Delicate New Zealand whitebait fritters, pan-fried gently until just set, a simple and precious seasonal treat.

Total time
15 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
New Zealand

Ingredients

250gwhitebait
2eggs, lightly beaten
2 tbspplain flour
salt and pepperto taste
butterfor frying
lemon wedges and white breadto serve

Instructions

1

Combine whitebait, eggs and flour. Season gently.

2

Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.

3

Drop tablespoonfuls of mixture into the pan. Cook 2 minutes until just set on the bottom.

4

Carefully flip and cook 1 more minute.

5

Serve immediately with lemon wedges and buttered 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
50
Protein
3.6g
Fat
2.4g
Carbs
3.2g
Fiber
0.1g
Sodium
36mg

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