Fried Whitebait | John Quilter

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: polenta

Ground oats provide a gluten-free option.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still suitable for frying.

Heat about a tablespoon of olive oil in a pan to bring it up to temperature.

Add saffron to the olive oil and mix it in to infuse into the mayonnaise.

In a bowl, combine 200 g of flour, 2 tablespoons of red chili, 2 tablespoons of smoked paprika, and a good pinch of salt. Mix well.

Dredge the 500 g of whitebait in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 180°C (about 356°F).

Drop the coated whitebait into the hot oil, letting the excess pass through your hands.

Fry the whitebait for about 30-40 seconds until golden brown.

Remove the fried whitebait and place them on greaseproof paper to drain excess oil.

Sprinkle with additional salt if desired and serve with saffron mayonnaise.

Cooking Techniques

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