Frittelle di Neonata The Best Whitebait Fritters Recipe

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese offers a lower-fat option while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal can replace eggs for binding in some recipes.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla powder

Vanilla powder can be a more affordable option with similar flavor.

Rinse and chop the parsley.

In a large bowl, combine the egg and flour.

Gradually add enough water until the batter is fluid but remains thick.

Add the freshly chopped parsley, lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper.

Rinse the whitebait thoroughly under cold water and drain well.

Fold the whitebait into the batter until well coated.

Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat, ensuring it's about two fingers deep for a shallow fry.

Carefully drop a tablespoon of the whitebait batter into the hot oil to form each fritter.

Fry the fritters until they are golden brown on both sides, flipping once to ensure even cooking.

Once cooked, remove the fritters and let them drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Serve the warm fritters on a bed of lettuce leaves accompanied by lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.

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