Regional Italian Cuisine Cooking with Whitebait

whitebait

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cod

Zucchini provides a lighter option while cod is a more affordable fish.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is a healthier fat, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Run the whitebait under cold water to remove any sand or seaweed, then strain it in a colander.

In a bowl, add 2 cups of all-purpose plain flour, a sprinkle of salt, and a couple of teaspoons of chopped parsley.

Add 1 egg to the flour mixture and a cup of warm water.

Whisk the mixture until well combined and free of lumps.

Grate some Grana Padano cheese and mix it into the batter.

Add the strained whitebait to the batter and mix gently with a spoon.

Pour a mixture of extra-virgin canola and vegetable oil into a frying pan and heat it up.

Test the oil by dropping a spoonful of the batter into it; wait until it has a nice firm coating before flipping.

Cook the patties until they are golden brown, then transfer them to a plate lined with absorbent paper to absorb excess oil.

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