Japanese Seafood Recipes - Deep-fried Crispy Whitebait Recipe

  
 

Japanese Seafood Recipes - Deep-fried Crispy Whitebait Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500 g) fresh whitebait

  • 1/2 cup cornstarch

  • Oil, for deep-frying

  • Salt, to taste (optional)

  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges, to serve

  • Ponzu Dipping Sauce (see recipe), to serve

Method:

  1. Rinse, drain and pat the whitebait dry, then place it in a small bowl or plastic bag with the cornstarch. Coat the whitebait with the cornstarch by mixing it gently or shaking the bag. Place the coated whitebait in a colander or sieve and shake gently to remove excess cornstarch.

  2. Deep-fry a handful of the whitebait at a time in very hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt, if using. Serve with lemon wedges and the Ponzu Dipping Sauce on the side.