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I have some whitebait in the freezer, only problem is they're naked. Can anyone suggest a recipe for coating them in batter/breadcrumbs and making it stick and the best way to cook them.
Thanks, Sue
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.The usual way of doing this is to wash off the whitebait and drain them well.
Place in some cold milk, shake off excess and put them in seasoned flour ( some people add Cayenne pepper, paprika etc. to the flour). Makes sure the fish are evenly coated with the flour and shake well in a sieve.
Gradually add to hot oil and deep fry. BE CAREFUL Make sure you have a 'spider' or something similar to hand to lift and keep movng the fish about otherwise the fat may come over the top of the pan.
Cook until crisp, drain on a cloth or paper towel and serve with a wedge of lemon and some fried parsley.
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