Crispy fried sardine | FRIED SMELT | FRIED FISH

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: polenta

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds a nutty flavor.

oil for frying

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

Clean the smelt by removing heads and entrails, rinsing under cold water with the juice of a lime or lemon.

Season the cleaned smelt with 2 tablespoons of green seasoning and salt and pepper to taste, mixing well to combine.

In a bowl, dredge the fish in plain flour, dusting off any excess flour.

Heat oil in a frying pan until hot, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan as it will reduce the oil temperature.

Place the fish in a single layer in the hot oil.

Cook the fish until the bottom is a darker golden brown and crisp, then flip and cook the other side until it reaches the same color.

Remove the fried fish from the oil and place it on a paper towel or parchment paper lined tray to drain excess oil, doing so in a single layer.

Repeat the frying process for the remaining seasoned fish.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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