Crispy Fried Whitebait With Lemon

Ingredients

• whitebait
• flour
• cooking fat
• salt
• lemon quarters

Method

1. 1 Wash whitebait carefully and dry thoroughly by rubbing with a napkin.
2. 2 Just before cooking, roll the fish in flour to cover completely, then shake off excess on a sieve.
3. 3 Fry in smoking hot fat in a single layer for about one minute until light amber and crisp.
4. 4 Remove and drain on paper, then sprinkle with salt.
5. 5 Serve immediately on a warm dish with folded napkin, accompanied by lemon quarters.